2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 3 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (254 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 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 363 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (340 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Lumina | 2004 GMC Safari | |
Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
Model | Lumina | Safari |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3565 cc | 4294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 190 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 102.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 102 L |