2001 BMW 730 vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chrysler 300 (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2001 BMW 730. (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 BMW 730. 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 Chrysler 300 (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 730 | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 730 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2925 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 72 L |
