1975 Fiat 500 vs. 2001 GMC Safari
To start off, 2001 GMC Safari is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Fiat 500 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 169 more horse power than 1975 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1975 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1975 Fiat 500. 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 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Fiat 500. 2001 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1975 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1975 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 500 | 2001 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | 500 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 498 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| 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 | 510 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 98 L |
