1999 BMW 740 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 14 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (424 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Panamera. (521 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 740 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2920 mm |
