1983 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 7,445 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1983 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 635 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 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, 1983 Chevrolet Suburban (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Chevrolet Suburban | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
Model | Suburban | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1983 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7445 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2760 mm |