1993 BMW 840 vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1993 BMW 840 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1992 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1992 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1992 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Opel Calibra. (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | BMW | Opel |
| Model | 840 | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
