2007 BMW 750 vs. 1998 GMC Safari
To start off, 2007 BMW 750 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1998 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1998 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 GMC Safari weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 BMW 750.
Because 2007 BMW 750 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 GMC Safari. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 BMW 750 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 750 | 1998 GMC Safari | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 750 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 98 L |
