2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,477 cc, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP) has 31 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 325 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari. 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (388 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.

Compare all specifications:

2005 GMC Safari 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make GMC Toyota
Model Safari Land Cruiser
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 4477 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 221 HP
Torque 339 Nm 388 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 2280 kg
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 15 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 141 L