2005 GMC Safari vs. 2006 Toyota Camry

To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry 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, both vehicles can yield 190 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 600 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry.

Because 2005 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Camry. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (268 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2005 GMC Safari 2006 Toyota Camry
Make GMC Toyota
Model Safari Camry
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Van Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 2999 cc
Horse Power 190 HP 190 HP
Torque 339 Nm 268 Nm
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 1355 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 70 L


 

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