2004 GMC Safari vs. 2008 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2008 Mazda B2300 is newer by 4 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 (190 HP) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B2300. (144 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2008 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Safari | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 144 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 62 L |
