1997 BMW 850 vs. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, both 1997 BMW 850 and 1997 Chevrolet Suburban were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,731 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 155 kg more than 1997 BMW 850.
Because 1997 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 BMW 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Suburban. (455 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1997 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 850 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3350 mm |
