1996 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1996 BMW 730
To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Suburban and 1996 BMW 730 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1996 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 354 kg more than 1996 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Chevrolet Suburban (455 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Suburban | 1996 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Suburban | 730 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2950 mm |
