2005 GMC Safari vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 4 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, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 658 kg more than 2005 GMC Safari. 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, 2009 GMC Acadia (366 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2009 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 | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Safari | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 288 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 83 L |
