2001 Audi A2 vs. 2001 GMC Safari

To start off, both 2001 Audi A2 and 2001 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2001 Audi A2. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2001 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 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 2001 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A2, 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, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A2. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A2. 2001 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2001 Audi A2 has manual transmission. 2001 Audi A2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Audi A2 2001 GMC Safari
Make Audi GMC
Model A2 Safari
Year Released 2001 2001
Body Type Hatchback Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1422 cc 4293 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 74 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 126 Nm 338 Nm
Torque RPM 3800 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 895 kg 1955 kg
Vehicle Length 3830 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 42 L 98 L


 

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