2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Subaru Forester 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 15 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 263 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (246 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.

Compare all specifications:

2005 GMC Safari 2005 Subaru Forester
Make GMC Subaru
Model Safari Forester
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 175 HP
Torque 339 Nm 246 Nm
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1748 kg 1485 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1590 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 60 L


 

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