1996 BMW 730 vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 730 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 416 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
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, 1996 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra. 2011 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | Tundra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
