1993 BMW 840 vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 17 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 33 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 840 | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 840 | Charger |
Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5083 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3048 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |