2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 945 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 GMC Safari 2005 Honda Civic
Make GMC Honda
Model Safari Civic
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 1492 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 100 HP
Torque 339 Nm 139 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2041 kg 1096 kg
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 50 L


 

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