2005 GMC Safari vs. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 591 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (721 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | GMC | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Safari | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 24.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 100 L |
