2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 64 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (126 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 611 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (177 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | GMC | Suzuki |
Model | Safari | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 126 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 177 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2041 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 66 L |