1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Seicento and 1998 GMC Safari were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1998 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 GMC Safari is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento. 1998 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1998 Fiat Seicento has manual transmission. 1998 Fiat Seicento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1998 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Seicento | Safari |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 98 L |
