1998 GMC Safari vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1998 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 GMC Safari | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 535 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
