1987 BMW 730 vs. 1995 BMW CLS
To start off, 1995 BMW CLS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW CLS (350 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1987 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW CLS should accelerate faster than 1987 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, both vehicles can yield 260 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 730 | 1995 BMW CLS | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 730 | CLS |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
