1989 BMW 730 vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1989 BMW 730 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Triumph TR7. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 730 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1979 Triumph TR7. 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, 1989 BMW 730 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph TR7. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 730 | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 730 | TR7 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |