1975 Fiat 133 vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, 1999 GMC Safari is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 133 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 153 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 1265 kg more than 1975 Fiat 133. 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 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 133. (55 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 133 | 1999 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | 133 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 4291 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2830 mm |
