2004 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (203 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 387 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | GMC | Hyundai |
| Model | Safari | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 72 L |
