1996 BMW 730 vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC is newer by 17 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 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 12 more horse power than 2013 Scion tC. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 344 kg more than 2013 Scion tC. 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, 1996 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion tC. (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 730 | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | BMW | Scion |
| Model | 730 | tC |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
