2009 BMW 730 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, both 2009 BMW 730 and 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (207 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 637 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 730 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 730 (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 730 | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4256 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1404 mm |
