2007 BMW X5 vs. 1984 GMC Suburban
To start off, 2007 BMW X5 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X5 (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1984 GMC Suburban. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1984 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 GMC Suburban weights approximately 294 kg more than 2007 BMW X5.
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, 1984 GMC Suburban (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW X5. (305 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1984 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X5 | 1984 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | X5 | Suburban |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 2244 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3300 mm |
