2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Holden Caprice were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (362 HP) has 175 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 3 kg more than 2005 Holden Caprice.
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 Holden Caprice (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
Make | GMC | Holden |
Model | Safari | Caprice |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 362 HP |
Torque | 338 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3009 mm |