2007 BMW 745 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2007 BMW 745. (326 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 745 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 745. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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, 2007 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 2007 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 745 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 745 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |
