2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express 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. Both 2006 Chevrolet Express and 2005 GMC Safari are equipped with a 4,294 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (195 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 297 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.
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 Express (354 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
