1996 BMW 740 vs. 1995 Porsche 965
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 965. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 965 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 965 (356 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1996 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1995 Porsche 965.
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, 1995 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 740. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 740. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1995 Porsche 965 has manual transmission. 1995 Porsche 965 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.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 740 | 1995 Porsche 965 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 965 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 356 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2270 mm |