2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Nissan Altima 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 Altima (250 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 581 kg more than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Because 2005 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Altima. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Altima. (338 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 2005 Nissan Altima | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Safari | Altima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 250 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 338 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2041 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 76 L |