2005 GMC Safari vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (250 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari.
Because 2005 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Panamera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (550 Nm) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |
