2005 GMC Safari vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (310 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 340 kg more than 1985 Porsche 928.
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, 1985 Porsche 928 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari. 2005 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1985 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1985 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 928 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 86 L |
