2000 Toyota Sienna vs. 1998 BMW 730
To start off, 2000 Toyota Sienna is newer by 2 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 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Toyota Sienna. 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, 2000 Toyota Sienna, 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Sienna. (273 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Sienna | 1998 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Toyota | BMW |
| Model | Sienna | 730 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2981 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 273 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2940 mm |
