2005 GMC Safari vs. 2007 GMC Acadia

To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 2 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.

Compare all specifications:

2005 GMC Safari 2007 GMC Acadia
Make GMC GMC
Model Safari Acadia
Year Released 2005 2007
Body Type Van SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4294 cc 3563 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 190 HP 275 HP
Torque 339 Nm 340 Nm
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 12.4 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 102 L 83 L


 

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