2004 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 7 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 46 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour.
Because 2004 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2011 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 271 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
