2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP) has 105 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 291 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Silverado (414 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Silverado | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3410 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 102 L |
