2004 GMC Safari vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2004 GMC Safari and 2004 Subaru Baja 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 28 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Baja. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 213 kg more than 2004 Subaru Baja. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja 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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Baja. (225 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
2004 GMC Safari | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
Make | GMC | Subaru |
Model | Safari | Baja |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 99.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 30 L |