1964 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 2000 GMC Safari

To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 2000 GMC Safari (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Fiat Cabriolet 2000 GMC Safari
Make Fiat GMC
Model Cabriolet Safari
Year Released 1964 2000
Body Type Convertible Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1221 cc 4293 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 62 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 94 Nm 339 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71.5 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 890 kg 1955 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1530 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 37 L 102 L


 

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