1972 BMW Touring vs. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1170 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Chevrolet Suburban (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1977 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3300 mm |
