1986 BMW 730 vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 26 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 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 25 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 432 kg more than 1986 BMW 730.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 730. (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 730. 2012 Nissan Navara has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Navara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 BMW 730 | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 730 | Navara |
Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 16.5:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3210 mm |