1988 BMW 730 vs. 1997 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 1997 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 9 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, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. 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, 1988 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Jeep Cherokee. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Jeep Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 1997 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 730 | Cherokee |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |