1988 BMW 730 vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 19 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 76 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 420 kg more than 1988 BMW 730.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 730 | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 730 | Ducato |
Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |