1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 232 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari.
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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Cadillac | GMC |
| Model | Fleetwood | Safari |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2830 mm |
