1997 BMW 730 vs. 2008 Hyundai H100
To start off, 2008 Hyundai H100 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 730 would be higher. 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 105 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai H100. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai H100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 Hyundai H100. 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, 1997 BMW 730 (279 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai H100. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1997 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai H100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 730 | 2008 Hyundai H100 | |
| Make | BMW | Hyundai |
| Model | 730 | H100 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 2607 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |
