2005 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2012 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, 2005 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2451 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |