2004 GMC Safari vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tundra is newer by 2 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, 2006 Toyota Tundra (236 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 438 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2006 Toyota Tundra 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, 2006 Toyota Tundra 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, 2006 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 236 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |
