2004 BMW 535 vs. 2000 GMC Savana
To start off, 2004 BMW 535 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 GMC Savana would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 535 (268 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2000 GMC Savana. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2000 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 500 kg more than 2004 BMW 535.
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, 2004 BMW 535 (560 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 GMC Savana. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 535 | 2000 GMC Savana | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 535 | Savana |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 15 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |
