1989 BMW 750 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 20 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 67 L |
