2005 GMC Safari vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2011 Subaru Impreza is newer by 6 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 439 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2005 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Safari | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 64 L |
