1974 GMC Suburban vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1974 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1974 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 GMC Suburban. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW X5 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 GMC Suburban. (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 GMC Suburban | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Suburban | X5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 243 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2933 mm |
