1989 BMW 750 vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 18 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 80 more horse power than 2007 BMW Z4. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4. 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2007 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 750 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 55 L |
