1992 BMW 740 vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II 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 126 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 Toyota Mark II. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 73 L |
