2001 GMC Safari vs. 2001 Nissan Fusion

To start off, both 2001 GMC Safari and 2001 Nissan Fusion 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 53 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Fusion. (134 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 120 kg more than 2001 Nissan Fusion. 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 Nissan Fusion, 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 Nissan Fusion (372 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 2001 Nissan Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.

Compare all specifications:

2001 GMC Safari 2001 Nissan Fusion
Make GMC Nissan
Model Safari Fusion
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4293 cc 2986 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 187 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 338 Nm 372 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 1835 kg
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2960 mm


 

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