1993 BMW 840 vs. 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 9 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. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 5100 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 840 | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1993 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 78 L |