1988 BMW M5 vs. 1988 GMC Jimmy
To start off, both 1988 BMW M5 and 1988 GMC Jimmy were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M5 (311 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1988 GMC Jimmy. (158 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1988 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M5 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1988 GMC Jimmy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 BMW M5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 GMC Jimmy 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, 1988 BMW M5 (360 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 GMC Jimmy. (313 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M5 | 1988 GMC Jimmy | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | M5 | Jimmy |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3533 cc | 4299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
