1996 BMW 745 vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 745 (283 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 745 weights approximately 605 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego. 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 745 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 745 | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 745 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |
