2004 GMC Safari vs. 2004 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2004 GMC Safari and 2004 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry (223 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 287 kg more than 2004 Toyota Camry.

Because 2004 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Camry. (326 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2004 GMC Safari 2004 Toyota Camry
Make GMC Toyota
Model Safari Camry
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Van Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 3298 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 191 HP 223 HP
Torque 339 Nm 326 Nm
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 83 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1793 kg 1506 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2730 mm


 

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