1974 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1994 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3350 mm |
