2004 BMW 730 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 BMW 730 and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 730 (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 BMW 730.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 730. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 730. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 730 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 730 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |