2003 BMW 760 vs. 2011 BMW 730
To start off, 2011 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2011 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 760 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2011 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, 2003 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 730. (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 760 | 2011 BMW 730 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 760 | 730 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5072 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3070 mm |
