1993 BMW 856 vs. 2011 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Ram. (310 HP @ 5650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 443 kg more than 1993 BMW 856.
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 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram. 2011 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 856 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 856 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 2011 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 856 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 2308 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3569 mm |
