1979 GMC Suburban vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 317 kg more than 2013 BMW X3.
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 X3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 GMC Suburban. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X3 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 X3 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Suburban | X3 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2810 mm |
