1992 BMW 540 vs. 1992 BMW 332
To start off, both 1992 BMW 540 and 1992 BMW 332 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1992 BMW 332 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 540 | 332 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 3152 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |