2001 BMW 745 vs. 2007 BMW 650
To start off, 2007 BMW 650 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 BMW 745. (284 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 BMW 650.
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, 2007 BMW 650 (490 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 745. (390 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 745 | 2007 BMW 650 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 745 | 650 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 284 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2790 mm |
