1998 BMW 730 vs. 1996 BMW 735
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 2 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 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1998 BMW 730. 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, 1996 BMW 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 1996 BMW 735 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 730 | 735 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 85 L |
