2002 GMC Safari vs. 2004 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2004 Mazda B4000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda B4000 (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 288 kg more than 2004 Mazda B4000.
Because 2004 Mazda B4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B4000 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, 2002 GMC Safari (338 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B4000. (310 Nm). This means 2002 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 GMC Safari | 2004 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Safari | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 74 L |
