1999 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1999 GMC Safari
To start off, both 1999 De Tomaso Bigua and 1999 GMC Safari were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 680 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 De Tomaso Bigua (407 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Safari. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1999 De Tomaso Bigua has manual transmission. 1999 De Tomaso Bigua will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 De Tomaso Bigua | 1999 GMC Safari | |
Make | De Tomaso | GMC |
Model | Bigua | Safari |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4291 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2830 mm |