1996 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 2003 GMC Safari
To start off, 2003 GMC Safari is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Bigua would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2003 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 2003 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Safari weights approximately 555 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GMC Safari. 2003 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1996 De Tomaso Bigua has manual transmission. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 De Tomaso Bigua | 2003 GMC Safari | |
Make | De Tomaso | GMC |
Model | Bigua | Safari |
Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |