1992 BMW 740 vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1992 BMW 740 and 1992 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 911 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1260 mm |