2002 BMW M3 vs. 2002 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2002 BMW M3 and 2002 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 360 kg more than 2002 BMW M3.
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, 2002 BMW M3 (355 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GMC Safari. (338 Nm). This means 2002 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW M3 | 2002 GMC Safari | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | M3 | Safari |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 338 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 98 L |