2001 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado

To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Safari would be higher. 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 2 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 694 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 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, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 2001 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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 GMC Safari 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
Make GMC Chevrolet
Model Safari Colorado
Year Released 2001 2010
Body Type Van Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4293 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 187 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 338 Nm 258 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1955 kg 1261 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4890 mm
Vehicle Width 1980 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1910 mm 1650 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 72 L


 

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