1999 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 13 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 31 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2012 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 740 | 2012 Audi A4 | |
Make | BMW | Audi |
Model | 740 | A4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3899 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 560 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2809 mm |