2004 GMC Safari vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (271 HP) has 80 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari.
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 (339 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2004 GMC Safari | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | GMC | BMW |
Model | Safari | 530 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 191 HP | 271 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |