2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1995 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 GMC Safari would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 210 kg more than 1995 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1995 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Avalanche | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
