1995 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2005 Holden Monaro is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 353 kg more than 2005 Holden Monaro.
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, 2005 Holden Monaro (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 GMC Safari. 1995 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2005 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 2005 Holden Monaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 GMC Safari | 2005 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | GMC | Holden |
| Model | Safari | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |
