2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (431 HP) has 241 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 166 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (586 Nm) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Corvette | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 431 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 102 L |
