2004 GAZ 3111 vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2004 GAZ 3111 and 2004 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2004 GAZ 3111. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 293 kg more than 2004 GAZ 3111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GAZ 3111. (216 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GAZ 3111 | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | GAZ | GMC |
| Model | 3111 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 191 HP |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1793 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2830 mm |
