2005 GMC Safari vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 3 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 68 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (122 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 724 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Safari | HR-V |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 122 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2041 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 55 L |
