1998 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (310 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 608 kg more than 1998 BMW 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 740. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 740 | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 2576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3099 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
