1999 GMC Safari vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,291 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1999 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Safari weights approximately 370 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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, 1999 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series. 1999 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 1 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 1 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 GMC Safari | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | GMC | BMW |
Model | Safari | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4291 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 53 L |