2005 GMC Safari vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 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 354 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
