1998 BMW 730 vs. 1998 BMW 317
To start off, both 1998 BMW 730 and 1998 BMW 317 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 101 more horse power than 1998 BMW 317. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 317. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 BMW 317. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 317. (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 317.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 730 | 1998 BMW 317 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 730 | 317 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |