1998 BMW 730 vs. 1998 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 1998 BMW 730 and 1998 Nissan Primera 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 89 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Primera. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1998 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 BMW 730 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Primera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Primera. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 1998 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 730 | Primera |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
