2003 BMW 760 vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Porsche 911. (409 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 760 weights approximately 704 kg more than 2007 Porsche 911. 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, 2003 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911. 2003 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2007 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2007 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 760 | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 760 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2360 mm |
