2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 2004 GMC Safari

To start off, both 2004 Fiat Stilo and 2004 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (191 HP) has 77 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 449 kg more than 2004 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 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 2004 GMC Safari. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Stilo, 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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (260 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Stilo.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Fiat Stilo 2004 GMC Safari
Make Fiat GMC
Model Stilo Safari
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Hatchback Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 4294 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 114 HP 191 HP
Torque 260 Nm 339 Nm
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 102 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 88 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 19.0:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1344 kg 1793 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 102 L


 

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