2009 BMW 125 vs. 1995 GMC Safari
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 14 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, 2009 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1995 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1995 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 GMC Safari weights approximately 629 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 GMC Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 1995 GMC Safari has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 GMC Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1995 GMC Safari | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 125 | Safari |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 98 L |
