2001 GMC Safari vs. 2001 Mazda Atenza
To start off, both 2001 GMC Safari and 2001 Mazda Atenza 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 84 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Atenza. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Atenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 925 kg more than 2001 Mazda Atenza. 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 Mazda Atenza, 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) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda Atenza. (240 Nm). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda Atenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2001 Mazda Atenza | |
| Make | GMC | Mazda |
| Model | Safari | Atenza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2680 mm |
