2005 GMC Safari vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 36 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 2005 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Safari | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 233 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2041 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1935 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 100 L |
