2004 GMC Safari vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 625 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Safari | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 126 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
