2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Toyota Hilux 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 108 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Hilux. (82 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 581 kg more than 2005 Toyota Hilux. 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 Toyota Hilux. 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 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Hilux. (162 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2005 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1374 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 56 L |
