1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 23 kg more than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Suburban | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3210 mm |
