2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 GMC Safari

To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Safari (190 HP) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (71 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 946 kg more than 2005 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (113 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Stilo 2005 GMC Safari
Make Fiat GMC
Model Stilo Safari
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1367 cc 4294 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 71 HP 190 HP
Torque 113 Nm 339 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1095 kg 2041 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1980 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.6 L/100km 15.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 102 L


 

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