1998 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 740 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 104 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2010 Toyota Venza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 67 L |
