2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP) has 109 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 323 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
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 Silverado (489 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 GMC Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Silverado | Safari |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 191 HP |
Torque | 489 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1793 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 102 L |