1999 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Boxster (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 594 kg more than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (360 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 740 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1351 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2416 mm |
