1988 GMC Suburban vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1988 GMC Suburban. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1988 GMC Suburban.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1988 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 GMC Suburban | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | GMC | BMW |
| Model | Suburban | 530 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2890 mm |
