1992 BMW 740 vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 8 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 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (270 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2000 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Porsche Boxster. (335 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Porsche Boxster. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2000 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2000 Porsche Boxster 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 | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 740 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
