2005 BMW 730 vs. 1989 BMW 750
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1989 BMW 750.
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, 2005 BMW 730 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 1989 BMW 750 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 730 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.3 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 120 L |
