1992 BMW 740 vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (381 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1992 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche 911. (385 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 911 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 89 L |