2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 Nissan 350Z (276 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 209 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
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 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Safari | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |