1993 BMW 840 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 20 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (283 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 180 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 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 840 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
