2004 BMW 730 vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, both 2004 BMW 730 and 2004 GMC Safari were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (188 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 BMW 730.
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 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 730 | 2004 GMC Safari | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 730 | Safari |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |