1993 BMW 840 vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 11 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 7 more horse power than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2004 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 840 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
