1978 BMW M1 vs. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 900 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 BMW M1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1978 BMW M1 has manual transmission. 1978 BMW M1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1978 BMW M1 | 1975 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | M1 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 243 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3300 mm |