2009 BMW 740 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (400 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2009 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 695 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, 2009 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (440 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2009 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. 2009 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 740 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 740 | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
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 | 254 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 | 2090 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1295 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2451 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 64 L |