2004 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 8 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Durango (360 HP) has 169 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 535 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (528 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | GMC | Dodge |
| Model | Safari | Durango |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 528 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 2328 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1801 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 93 L |
