2001 GMC Safari vs. 2005 BMW 320
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 GMC Safari (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 GMC Safari should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Safari weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 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, 2001 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 GMC Safari | 2005 BMW 320 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Safari | 320 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 72 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 | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 63 L |
