2005 BMW 530 vs. 1973 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1973 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1973 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 530 kg more than 2005 BMW 530.
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, 1973 GMC Suburban (345 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1973 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 530 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3300 mm |
