2005 GMC Safari vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (236 HP) has 46 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 392 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
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 (339 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (270 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 236 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 64 L |
