2005 GMC Safari vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 544 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911. 2005 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1989 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1989 Porsche 911 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 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | GMC | Porsche |
Model | Safari | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.4 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 | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 77 L |