2005 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Freelander 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 445 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, 2005 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover Freelander. (317 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2012 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | GMC | Land Rover |
| Model | Safari | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 229 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2041 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
