1996 Suzuki Escudo vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Suzuki Escudo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Suzuki Escudo would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Escudo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Escudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Escudo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Suzuki Escudo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Escudo. (156 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Escudo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Suzuki Escudo | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Suzuki | BMW |
| Model | Escudo | 750 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3070 mm |
