1988 BMW 730 vs. 1992 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1988 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1992 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 1992 Nissan 300 ZX (377 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 1992 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 730 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |