1996 BMW 840 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 999 kg more than 1996 BMW 840. 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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 840 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 148 L |
