1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1984 BMW 725
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 725 would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 (976 Nm) has 761 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 725. (215 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1984 BMW 725 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Dinan | 725 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
