1984 Audi 90 vs. 1996 BMW 840
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi 90 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1984 Audi 90. (114 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 684 kg more than 1984 Audi 90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 90. (168 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1996 BMW 840 | |
| Make | Audi | BMW |
| Model | 90 | 840 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
