2003 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Mazda Carol
To start off, 2005 Mazda Carol is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GMC Safari 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 142 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Carol. (45 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Carol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 1325 kg more than 2005 Mazda Carol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda Carol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Carol 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, 2003 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Carol. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Carol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Safari | 2005 Mazda Carol | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Safari | Carol |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 30 L |
