1994 BMW 730 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1994 BMW 730. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 457 kg more than 1994 BMW 730. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 730. (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 730 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 730 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
