2005 BMW 750 vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, both 2005 BMW 750 and 2005 Porsche 996 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Porsche 996. (318 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2005 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 750 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 will offer significantly more control. 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 996. 2005 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2005 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2005 Porsche 996 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 750 | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | 996 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 363 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
