1978 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Liberty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 146 kg more than 1978 BMW 730.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 BMW 730 (230 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Liberty. (224 Nm). This means 1978 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 730 | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 730 | Liberty |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
