1995 Dodge Avenger vs. 1995 GMC Safari
To start off, both 1995 Dodge Avenger and 1995 GMC Safari were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Avenger. (155 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 585 kg more than 1995 Dodge Avenger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Avenger, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Dodge Avenger. (218 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Avenger | 1995 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Avenger | Safari |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 98 L |
