2003 GMC Safari vs. 2000 Honda City
To start off, 2003 GMC Safari is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City. 2003 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda City has manual transmission. 2000 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 GMC Safari | 2000 Honda City | |
Make | GMC | Honda |
Model | Safari | City |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |