1995 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 226 kg more than 1995 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 GMC Safari | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Safari | Titan |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2181 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 106 L |
