1995 GMC Safari vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, both 1995 GMC Safari and 1995 Mazda RX-01 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 855 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
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, 1995 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda RX-01. (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda RX-01. 1995 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1995 Mazda RX-01 has manual transmission. 1995 Mazda RX-01 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 GMC Safari | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Safari | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
