2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Safari would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 406 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 319 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
