1998 BMW 730 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 14 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, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 2012 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 730 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
