2001 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 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. Both 2001 BMW 740 and 2011 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 4,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2001 BMW 740. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 740 weights approximately 422 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (459 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 740. (410 Nm). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 740. 2001 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 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.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 740 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 911 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 459 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2355 mm |