2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Skoda Superb
To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Skoda Superb 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 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Superb. (129 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 413 kg more than 2005 Skoda Superb. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Skoda Superb. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Superb. (285 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Superb.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2005 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | GMC | Skoda |
| Model | Safari | Superb |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 62 L |
