1993 BMW 840 vs. 1993 Peugeot 405
To start off, both 1993 BMW 840 and 1993 Peugeot 405 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 86 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 405. (196 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Peugeot 405 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 405 will offer significantly more control. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 405. (289 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 1993 Peugeot 405 | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 840 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
