2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Saturn Relay
To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Saturn Relay 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 Saturn Relay (197 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn Relay should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn Relay. (299 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2005 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | GMC | Saturn |
| Model | Safari | Relay |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 62 L |
