1994 BMW 840 vs. 1968 Holden Brougham
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Holden Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Holden Brougham would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Holden Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1968 Holden Brougham. (182 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1968 Holden Brougham.
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, 1968 Holden Brougham (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1968 Holden Brougham will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 1968 Holden Brougham | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 840 | Brougham |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2830 mm |
