2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Toyota RunX

To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Toyota RunX 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 82 more horse power than 2005 Toyota RunX. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 919 kg more than 2005 Toyota RunX. 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 RunX. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota RunX. (147 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota RunX.

Compare all specifications:

2005 GMC Safari 2005 Toyota RunX
Make GMC Toyota
Model Safari RunX
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Van Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 108 HP
Torque 339 Nm 147 Nm
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 81.5 mm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2041 kg 1122 kg
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.8 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 60 L