1986 BMW 735 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 735 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1986 BMW 735. (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 983 kg more than 1986 BMW 735. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 735. (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 735. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 735 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 735 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 BMW 735 | 2013 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 735 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 117 L |