1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 308 kg more than 1993 BMW 5.8.
Because 1994 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 BMW 5.8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. (407 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Suburban. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 BMW 5.8 | 1994 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 5.8 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 407 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3350 mm |