1999 BMW 740 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740.
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 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 740. (419 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 740. 1998 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW 740 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW 740 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 740 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 911 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 600 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |