1993 BMW 840 vs. 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos

To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (52 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 1290 kg more than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. 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, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos. (76 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Willys-Overland Interlagos.

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