1981 BMW 520 vs. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1981 BMW 520. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 520.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 BMW 520. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Chevrolet Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 520. (170 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 520. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 BMW 520 | 1990 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 520 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3300 mm |