2004 BMW 730 vs. 1998 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2004 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 456M.
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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730. 2004 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 456M has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 456M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 730 | 1998 Ferrari 456M | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 456M |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |