2003 Acura EL vs. 2003 BMW 730
To start off, both 2003 Acura EL and 2003 BMW 730 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 Acura EL. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2003 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 730 weights approximately 610 kg more than 2003 Acura EL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Acura EL, 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, 2003 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Acura EL. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Acura EL. 2003 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2003 Acura EL has manual transmission. 2003 Acura EL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Acura EL | 2003 BMW 730 | |
Make | Acura | BMW |
Model | EL | 730 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3000 mm |