1993 BMW 840 vs. 2001 Nissan HyperMini
To start off, 2001 Nissan HyperMini is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 455 kg more than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
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) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan HyperMini. (130 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan HyperMini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2001 Nissan HyperMini | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 840 | HyperMini |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 2670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 76 L |
