1978 BMW M1 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (261 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 960 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M1 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2950 mm |
