1994 BMW 840 vs. 2002 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2002 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 282 kg more than 2002 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 2002 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 840 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
