1986 BMW 730 vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. 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, 1986 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 730 | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 730 | Cresta |
Year Released | 1986 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |