2009 BMW 740 vs. 2001 GMC Safari
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 GMC Safari. (187 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 GMC Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Safari. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 740 | 2001 GMC Safari | |
Make | BMW | GMC |
Model | 740 | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 4293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 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 |