2005 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 357 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2041 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 79 L |
