1993 BMW 840 vs. 1968 Plymouth GTX
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 143 kg more than 1968 Plymouth GTX.
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, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1968 Plymouth GTX | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 840 | GTX |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
