2004 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Subaru BRZ
To start off, 2013 Subaru BRZ is newer by 9 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, 2013 Subaru BRZ (197 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru BRZ should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 538 kg more than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru BRZ. (205 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru BRZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Safari | 2013 Subaru BRZ | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Safari | BRZ |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1793 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
