2005 Dodge Durango vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Durango and 2005 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Durango (230 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 373 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Durango | 2005 GMC Safari | |
Make | Dodge | GMC |
Model | Durango | Safari |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 102 L |