2008 BMW 750 vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 BMW 750 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2008 BMW 750. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 750 weights approximately 584 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 750. (488 Nm @ 3499 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 750. 2008 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 750 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 750 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3499 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
