1999 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 12 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 632 kg more than 1999 BMW 740. 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 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | BMW | Cadillac |
| Model | 740 | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2946 mm |
