2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (204 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 317 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. (305 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Lumina | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 191 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1793 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 102 L |
