1986 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph 1500 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 (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1970 Triumph 1500. 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 (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 730 | 1970 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 730 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
