2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 352 kg more than 2005 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage 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 (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage. 2005 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 GMC Safari | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
Make | GMC | Kia |
Model | Safari | Sportage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1542 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |