2005 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 7 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 300 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 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, 2012 Dodge Durango (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Safari | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
Make | GMC | Dodge |
Model | Safari | Durango |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 2194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3043 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 93 L |