1989 BMW 750 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 24 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 20 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
