1983 GMC Suburban vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 7,446 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1983 GMC Suburban. (227 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1983 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 GMC Suburban weights approximately 280 kg more than 2012 BMW 550.
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, 2012 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 GMC Suburban. (488 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 GMC Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
1983 GMC Suburban | 2012 BMW 550 | |
Make | GMC | BMW |
Model | Suburban | 550 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7446 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2968 mm |