2004 GMC Safari vs. 2009 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 5 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (403 HP) has 212 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 866 kg more than 2004 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 GMC Yukon (565 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2009 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Safari | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 403 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 2659 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 98 L |
