2001 BMW 320 vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2001 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 726 kg more than 2001 BMW 320. 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, 2012 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 320 | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 320 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |
