1986 BMW 730 vs. 2004 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2004 Toyota Tundra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,376 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Tundra. (190 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 180 kg more than 1986 BMW 730.
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, 2004 Toyota Tundra (298 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (275 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 730 | 2004 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3270 mm |
