1996 BMW 740 vs. 1950 GAZ M-20

To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1950 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1950 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1950 GAZ M-20. 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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 GAZ M-20. (126 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 GAZ M-20. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1950 GAZ M-20 has manual transmission. 1950 GAZ M-20 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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