1976 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 900 kg more than 1979 BMW M1.
Because 1976 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 BMW M1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet 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, 1979 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Chevrolet Suburban. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW M1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Chevrolet Suburban | 1979 BMW M1 | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Suburban | M1 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2570 mm |