2004 BMW 730 vs. 2000 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2004 BMW 730 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2000 Toyota Soarer.
Because 2004 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 2004 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Soarer, 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, 2000 Toyota Soarer (431 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 730 | 2000 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 730 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2630 mm |
