1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1973 GMC Suburban

To start off, 1973 GMC Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Turbo would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Turbo (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Turbo should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1216 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo.

Because 1973 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 BMW Turbo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 GMC Suburban 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, 1973 GMC Suburban (242 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1973 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo. 1973 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW Turbo has manual transmission. 1972 BMW Turbo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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