1995 BMW 730 vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1995 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 BMW 730 (280 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 730 | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 730 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
