2005 GMC Safari vs. 2006 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Nissan Frontier is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Frontier (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 364 kg more than 2006 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2006 Nissan Frontier, 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, 2006 Nissan Frontier (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 2006 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | GMC | Nissan |
Model | Safari | Frontier |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |