2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 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. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 685 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Express | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
