1993 BMW 840 vs. 1960 Chrysler Imperial
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1960 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 620 kg more than 1993 BMW 840.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1960 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1960 Chrysler Imperial | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 840 | Imperial |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 6170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3800 mm |
