1991 Porsche 928 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 5,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (345 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1991 Porsche 928.
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, 1991 Porsche 928 (500 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 740. 2012 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1991 Porsche 928 has manual transmission. 1991 Porsche 928 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Porsche 928 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Porsche | BMW |
| Model | 928 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5397 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 82 L |
