1997 GMC Safari vs. 2006 BMW 645
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1997 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1997 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 GMC Safari weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 BMW 645.
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, 2006 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 GMC Safari | 2006 BMW 645 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 645 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
