2004 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 6 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (188 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 371 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari. 2004 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Frontier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | GMC | Nissan |
| Model | Safari | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
