2005 GMC Safari vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. Both 2005 GMC Safari and 2004 GMC Safari are equipped with a 4,294 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 190 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 30 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari.
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, both vehicles can yield 339 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 GMC Safari | 2004 GMC Safari | |
Make | GMC | GMC |
Model | Safari | Safari |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Van | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 102 L |