1992 BMW 740 vs. 1995 BMW Dinan

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (401 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW Dinan has manual transmission. 1995 BMW Dinan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 BMW 740 1995 BMW Dinan
Make BMW BMW
Model 740 Dinan
Year Released 1992 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 5598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 282 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 401 Nm 976 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2770 mm


 

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