1994 BMW 840 vs. 1994 Porsche 965
To start off, both 1994 BMW 840 and 1994 Porsche 965 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 965 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1994 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1994 Porsche 965.
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, 1994 Porsche 965 (530 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 840 | 1994 Porsche 965 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 840 | 965 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |