2005 GMC Safari vs. 2007 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2007 Mazda Drifter 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, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda Drifter. (206 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda Drifter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2007 Mazda Drifter | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Safari | Drifter |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2606 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 82 L |
