2009 BMW 320 vs. 1998 BMW 730
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 320 (351 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 730. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1998 BMW 730 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 320 | 730 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2940 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
