2002 Xedos 9 vs. 1996 BMW 730
To start off, 2002 Xedos 9 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2002 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 730 weights approximately 161 kg more than 2002 Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Xedos 9 | 1996 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Xedos | BMW |
| Model | 9 | 730 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
