1989 BMW 750 vs. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 222 kg more than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | BMW | Suzuki |
| Model | 750 | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 66 L |
