1960 Fiat 600 vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 600. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 1043 kg more than 1960 Fiat 600. 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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 600. (40 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 600 | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | 600 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 191 HP |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1793 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 102 L |
