1990 BMW 518 vs. 1995 BMW 840
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 518 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1990 BMW 518. 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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 518 | 1995 BMW 840 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 518 | 840 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
