2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 1997 GMC Safari
To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 5 kg more than 1997 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Nitro. (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Nitro | 1997 GMC Safari | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Nitro | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 98 L |