2004 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (283 HP) has 92 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 263 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2004 GMC Safari | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Safari | 350Z |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 283 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 354 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |