2007 BMW 330 vs. 1995 GMC Safari
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 450 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 1995 GMC Safari (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1995 GMC Safari | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 330 | Safari |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 228 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |