1993 BMW 856 vs. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1993 BMW 856 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 335 kg more than 1993 BMW 856.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 BMW 856. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 856 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 856 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 BMW 856 | 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 856 | Suburban |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3300 mm |