2003 GMC Safari vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is newer by 4 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (641 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 454 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 231 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (820 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2003 GMC Safari | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | |
Make | GMC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Safari | SLR McLaren |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4292 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 820 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |