1996 BMW 735 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 735 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 735 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 735 | 5 Series |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 70 L |