2010 GMC Savana vs. 2005 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 GMC Savana is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Savana weights approximately 670 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. 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, 2010 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 GMC Savana | 2005 BMW 320 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Savana | 320 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 63 L |
