1994 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Routan is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 750 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 750 (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Routan. (283 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Routan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 14 kg more than 1994 BMW 750.
Because 1994 BMW 750 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 BMW 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Routan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 750 (488 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Routan. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Routan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 750 | 2012 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 750 | Routan |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2084 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1953 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3078 mm |
