2005 GMC Safari vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (325 HP) has 135 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 306 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Porsche 911. 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | GMC | Porsche |
Model | Safari | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Van | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 370 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2041 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 64 L |