2004 BMW 745 vs. 1989 BMW 750
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 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 745 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1989 BMW 750. 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 745. (447 Nm). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 1989 BMW 750 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 745 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 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 | 2025 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 120 L |
