1993 BMW 840 vs. 1993 BMW 5.8
To start off, both 1993 BMW 840 and 1993 BMW 5.8 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1993 BMW 840.
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 5.8 (786 Nm) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 1993 BMW 5.8 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 840 | 5.8 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 5800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 786 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |