2001 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2011 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 762 kg more than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2011 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2011 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 83 L |
