2003 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 9 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 5,026 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (390 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 112 kg more than 2003 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (500 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 GMC Safari | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | GMC | Infiniti |
| Model | Safari | FX |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 5026 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
