2002 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2002 BMW X5
To start off, both 2002 Chevrolet Suburban and 2002 BMW X5 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,327 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2002 BMW X5. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 175 kg more than 2002 BMW X5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2002 Chevrolet Suburban (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW X5. (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW X5. 2002 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 2002 BMW X5 has manual transmission. 2002 BMW X5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Chevrolet Suburban | 2002 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Suburban | X5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5327 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 93 L |
