2004 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (316 HP) has 126 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 597 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 316 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2082 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 64 L |
