1997 BMW 730 vs. 1997 Toyota RAV4
To start off, both 1997 BMW 730 and 1997 Toyota RAV4 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Toyota RAV4. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota RAV4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1997 Toyota RAV4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Toyota RAV4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota RAV4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota RAV4. (173 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 730 | 1997 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
