2000 GMC Safari vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 2000 GMC Safari is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 130. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Safari weights approximately 386 kg more than 1971 Fiat 130. 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, 2000 GMC Safari (319 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 130. (255 Nm). This means 2000 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Safari | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
| Make | GMC | Fiat |
| Model | Safari | 130 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 3238 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 163 HP |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
