1999 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2010 Nissan Navara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 740 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 3 kg more than 2010 Nissan Navara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Navara 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, 1999 BMW 740 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 2010 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 740 | Navara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3210 mm |
