2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 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, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Colorado | Safari |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 191 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1793 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 102 L |
