1998 BMW 728 vs. 1998 BMW 316
To start off, both 1998 BMW 728 and 1998 BMW 316 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 728 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 728 weights approximately 407 kg more than 1998 BMW 316. 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, 1998 BMW 728 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 728 | 1998 BMW 316 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 728 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 63 L |
