1999 BMW 740 vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 740 | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 914 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 157 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2460 mm |