2010 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2004 BMW 316
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 316 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1078 kg more than 2004 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | 2004 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model | Suburban | 316 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2543 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5649 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2009 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1951 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3302 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 63 L |
