2006 Citroen C5 vs. 1995 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Citroen C5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 261 kg more than 2006 Citroen C5.
Because 1995 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C5 | 1995 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Citroen | GMC |
| Model | C5 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2945 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1694 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 98 L |
