1998 BMW 730 vs. 2010 Audi TT
To start off, 2010 Audi TT is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi TT (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2010 Audi TT.
Because 2010 Audi TT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi TT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi TT (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 2010 Audi TT | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 730 | TT |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1351 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2469 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
