2004 GMC Safari vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 71 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 493 kg more than 2004 GMC Safari.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Safari | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 75 L |
