2005 GMC Safari vs. 2004 Holden Berlina
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 254 kg more than 2004 Holden Berlina.
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 (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2004 Holden Berlina | |
| Make | GMC | Holden |
| Model | Safari | Berlina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
