1970 Fiat 125 vs. 2002 GMC Safari
To start off, 2002 GMC Safari is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 995 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125. 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, 2002 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125. 2002 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1970 Fiat 125 has manual transmission. 1970 Fiat 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Fiat 125 | 2002 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | 125 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1607 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 98 L |
