1989 BMW 750 vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2010 BMW 750 is newer by 21 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, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1989 BMW 750. 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 750. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2010 BMW 750 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 750 | 750 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 82 L |
