2005 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 8 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (493 HP) has 303 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 222 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (700 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Safari | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 493 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.1 L/100km |
