2005 GMC Safari vs. 2001 Lotec Sirius
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotec Sirius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotec Sirius would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP) has 995 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 645 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm) has 1007 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2001 Lotec Sirius | |
| Make | GMC | Lotec |
| Model | Safari | Sirius |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 1185 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 1346 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1130 mm |
