1998 BMW 730 vs. 1995 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1995 Nissan 300 ZX.
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, 1995 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 730 | 1995 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 730 | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2580 mm |