1999 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2005 Honda Pilot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 55 kg more than 1999 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2005 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 77 L |
