2005 GMC Safari vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Smart Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Smart Roadster would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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 (339 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | GMC | Smart |
| Model | Safari | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
