2007 BMW 760 vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 BMW 760 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 760 weights approximately 615 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. 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, 2007 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 760 | 2004 BMW 320 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 760 | 320 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
