1994 BMW 740 vs. 1971 Monteverdi Sierra
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Monteverdi Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Monteverdi Sierra would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Monteverdi Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1971 Monteverdi Sierra. (160 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1971 Monteverdi Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 292 kg more than 1971 Monteverdi Sierra. 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Monteverdi Sierra. (388 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Monteverdi Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1971 Monteverdi Sierra | |
| Make | BMW | Monteverdi |
| Model | 740 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 82 L |
