2004 GMC Safari vs. 2007 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2007 Suzuki XL7 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki XL7 (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (188 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki XL7. (330 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2007 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | GMC | Suzuki |
| Model | Safari | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
