1992 BMW 540 vs. 1992 BMW 530
To start off, both 1992 BMW 540 and 1992 BMW 530 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 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1992 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1992 BMW 530. 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 530. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 1992 BMW 530 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 540 | 530 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |
