1977 BMW 732 vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 732 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 732 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 732 should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 415 kg more than 1977 BMW 732.
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, 1998 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 732. (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 732. 1998 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 732 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 732 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 732 | 1998 GMC Safari | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 732 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 98 L |
