2002 GMC Safari vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 2002 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 GMC Safari weights approximately 370 kg more than 2011 BMW 125.
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 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2002 GMC Safari | 2011 BMW 125 | |
Make | GMC | BMW |
Model | Safari | 125 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 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 | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 53 L |