1999 BMW 740 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911.
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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 911. (240 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 740 | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1976 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 419 Nm | 240 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2270 mm |