1992 BMW 730 vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (159 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 755 kg more than 1992 BMW 730.
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, 2009 Nissan Patrol (380 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 730 | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 730 | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 135 L |
