2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3
To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 (291 HP) has 101 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 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 Land Rover Discovery 3 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 Land Rover Discovery 3 (425 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2005 Land Rover Discovery 3 | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Safari | Discovery 3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 291 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1930 mm |
