2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Jaguar X-Type

To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Jaguar X-Type 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 36 more horse power than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. (154 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 589 kg more than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. 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 Jaguar X-Type. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar X-Type. (200 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar X-Type.

Compare all specifications:

2005 GMC Safari 2005 Jaguar X-Type
Make GMC Jaguar
Model Safari X-Type
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 2099 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 154 HP
Torque 339 Nm 200 Nm
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 81.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 66.9 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2041 kg 1452 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4680 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.8 L/100km 9.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 61 L


 

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