1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1978 BMW 730
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1978 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 215 kg more than 1978 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 730. (230 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1978 BMW 730 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Dinan | 730 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 2788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |
