2004 GMC Envoy vs. 2000 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 GMC Envoy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2000 GMC Safari. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Envoy weights approximately 216 kg more than 2000 GMC Safari. 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 Envoy (373 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Envoy | 2000 GMC Safari | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Envoy | Safari |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4193 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2171 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 102 L |
