2004 GMC Safari vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP) has 59 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 42 kg more than 2004 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 Safari (339 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Silvia. (271 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 GMC Safari | 2000 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Safari | Silvia |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 250 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2530 mm |