2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 5 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (295 HP) has 105 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 406 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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 Tahoe (414 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Tahoe | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 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 Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 102 L |
