2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Safari (188 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ducato. 2004 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Ducato | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2800 cc | 4293 cc |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 98 L |
