1985 BMW 333 vs. 1973 GMC Suburban

To start off, 1985 BMW 333 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 333 (451 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 333 should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 698 kg more than 1985 BMW 333.

Because 1973 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 BMW 333. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 GMC 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, 1985 BMW 333 (705 Nm) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 GMC Suburban. (242 Nm). This means 1985 BMW 333 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 GMC Suburban. 1973 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 333 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 333 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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