2005 GMC Safari vs. 2012 BMW Z4
To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 284 kg more than 2012 BMW Z4.
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, 2012 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari. 2005 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 GMC Safari | 2012 BMW Z4 | |
Make | GMC | BMW |
Model | Safari | Z4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1894 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4242 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 55 L |