1993 BMW 840 vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro 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 73 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 63 kg more than 1993 BMW 840.
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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 840 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1803 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
