2004 BMW 545 vs. 1989 BMW 750
To start off, 2004 BMW 545 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2004 BMW 545.
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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 545. (447 Nm). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 1989 BMW 750 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 545 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
