2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (506 HP) has 315 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 342 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 GMC Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Corvette | Safari |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 506 HP | 191 HP |
Torque | 637 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1793 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 102 L |