1961 Fiat 850 vs. 2001 GMC Safari
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 1342 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 850 | 2001 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | 850 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 613 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 98 L |
