2005 GMC Safari vs. 2005 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2005 GMC Safari and 2005 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S80 (197 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 318 kg more than 2005 Volvo S80.
Because 2005 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S80. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 2005 Volvo S80 | |
Make | GMC | Volvo |
Model | Safari | S80 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |