2008 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (404 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2008 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 740.
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, 2008 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 740 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 404 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 67 L |