1995 GMC Safari vs. 2011 BMW M3
To start off, 2011 BMW M3 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 300 kg more than 2011 BMW M3.
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, 2011 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 GMC Safari. 1995 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW M3 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:
| 1995 GMC Safari | 2011 BMW M3 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Safari | M3 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1424 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
