1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 480 kg more than 2012 BMW 535.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Tahoe | 535 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5698 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2968 mm |
