1993 BMW 840 vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche Panamera (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 230 kg more than 1993 BMW 840. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 840 | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
