1993 BMW 840 vs. 2013 Mini Countryman
To start off, 2013 Mini Countryman 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2013 Mini Countryman.
Because 1993 BMW 840 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Mini Countryman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Countryman. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Countryman.
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1993 BMW 840 | 2013 Mini Countryman | |
Make | BMW | Mini |
Model | 840 | Countryman |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4097 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1993 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1561 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2595 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 47 L |