1996 BMW 730 vs. 1974 BMW Touring
To start off, 1996 BMW 730 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 716 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 1974 BMW Touring | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 730 | Touring |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1572 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
