2000 BMW 750 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 BMW 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 5,646 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2000 BMW 750. (387 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 750 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1997 Porsche 911.
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, 2000 BMW 750 (759 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 911. (600 Nm). This means 2000 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 911. 2000 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 750 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5646 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 387 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
