2001 BMW 740 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Microbus

To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Microbus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. (134 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 740 weights approximately 122 kg more than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. 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, 2001 BMW 740 (410 Nm) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. (201 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Microbus. 2001 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2002 Volkswagen Microbus has manual transmission. 2002 Volkswagen Microbus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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