1985 BMW M6 vs. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW M6 would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. (261 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 755 kg more than 1985 BMW M6.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW M6. (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M6 | 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | M6 | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 4807 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2950 mm |
