1989 BMW 730 vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Nissan Quest is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1989 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Quest weights approximately 716 kg more than 1989 BMW 730. 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, 2006 Nissan Quest (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 730. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 730 | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 730 | Quest |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
