1999 BMW 740 vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 102 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.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (361 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 740 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3899 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2035 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2893 mm |
