1999 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 368 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (279 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Safari | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Safari | Passat |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1587 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 62 L |
