1995 BMW 730 vs. 1968 Opel Diplomat
To start off, 1995 BMW 730 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Diplomat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Diplomat would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Opel Diplomat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Opel Diplomat (227 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1995 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Opel Diplomat should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1968 Opel Diplomat.
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, 1968 Opel Diplomat (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Diplomat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 730. 1968 Opel Diplomat has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Opel Diplomat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 730 | 1968 Opel Diplomat | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 730 | Diplomat |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
