1996 BMW 545 vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 1998 GMC Safari is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 305 kg more than 1996 BMW 545.
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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari. 1998 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 545 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:
| 1996 BMW 545 | 1998 GMC Safari | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 545 | Safari |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 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 | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
