1998 BMW 740 vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 564 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 968 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 92 L |