2001 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2010 Fiat Ducato 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 26 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Ducato. (161 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2010 Fiat Ducato. 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, 2010 Fiat Ducato, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Ducato. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Ducato. 2001 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Ducato 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 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | GMC | Fiat |
| Model | Safari | Ducato |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 90 L |
