1979 BMW 633 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 1979 BMW 633 and 1979 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 633 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 633 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 760 kg more than 1979 BMW 633.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 BMW 633. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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 Chevrolet Suburban (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 633. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 633 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 633 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 633 | 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 633 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3300 mm |
