1993 BMW 840 vs. 2013 Scion FR-S
To start off, 2013 Scion FR-S 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 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2013 Scion FR-S. (197 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2013 Scion FR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 840 weights approximately 557 kg more than 2013 Scion FR-S. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Scion FR-S. (205 Nm @ 6600 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Scion FR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 840 | 2013 Scion FR-S | |
| Make | BMW | Scion |
| Model | 840 | FR-S |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4235 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
