2001 BMW 730 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. 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 120 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 730 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 730 | 120 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 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 | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 380 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
