1997 Volkswagen W12 vs. 1996 BMW 735
To start off, 1997 Volkswagen W12 is newer by 1 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 5,600 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
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 Volkswagen W12 (719 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Volkswagen W12 | 1996 BMW 735 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | BMW |
| Model | W12 | 735 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5600 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 85 L |
