2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 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, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 469 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. 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, 2005 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Colorado | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2769 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 98 L |
