2001 GMC Safari vs. 2001 Honda Mobilio
To start off, both 2001 GMC Safari and 2001 Honda Mobilio 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 98 more horse power than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 705 kg more than 2001 Honda Mobilio. 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 Honda Mobilio, 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2001 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Safari | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 42 L |
