1998 BMW Pickster vs. 2005 GMC Safari
To start off, 2005 GMC Safari is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW Pickster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW Pickster would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP) has 127 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari.
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 BMW Pickster (345 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 2005 GMC Safari | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | Pickster | Safari |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
