1996 BMW M3 vs. 1996 BMW 725
To start off, both 1996 BMW M3 and 1996 BMW 725 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 197 kg more than 1996 BMW M3.
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 M3 (305 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 725. (280 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1996 BMW 725 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M3 | 725 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2940 mm |
