1998 BMW 730 vs. 1970 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 411 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (80 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 713 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 411. 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 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 411. (131 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 411.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 1970 Volkswagen 411 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 730 | 411 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2500 mm |
