1959 BMW 600 vs. 1995 GMC Safari
To start off, 1995 GMC Safari is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1995 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600. 1995 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1959 BMW 600 has manual transmission. 1959 BMW 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 600 | 1995 GMC Safari | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 600 | Safari |
Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 581 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 38 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2830 mm |