1990 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban.
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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Suburban | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Suburban | 650 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2855 mm |
