2005 BMW 730 vs. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Fusca would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 1002 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 2005 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Fusca. 2005 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Fusca has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Fusca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 730 | 2000 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 730 | Fusca |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 822 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2410 mm |
