2004 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 29 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (162 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 217 kg more than 2004 GMC Safari.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2004 GMC Safari | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | GMC | Toyota |
Model | Safari | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 162 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 87 L |