1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1968 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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1968 Fiat 850 has manual transmission. 1968 Fiat 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | 850 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 98 L |
