1994 BMW 740 vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 652 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911. 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 911 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |