1989 BMW 750 vs. 2011 Audi Q5
To start off, 2011 Audi Q5 is newer by 22 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 84 more horse power than 2011 Audi Q5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi Q5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1989 BMW 750.
Because 2011 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi Q5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2011 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 750 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 75 L |
