2004 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. 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 69 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (122 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 588 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Honda Civic, 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 GMC Safari 2005 Honda Civic
Make GMC Honda
Model Safari Civic
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 1686 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 191 HP 122 HP
Torque 339 Nm 152 Nm
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 94 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.9:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1793 kg 1205 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.2 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 50 L


 

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