1994 BMW 840 vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2005 Mazda B3000 is newer by 11 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 128 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 188 kg more than 2005 Mazda B3000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | BMW | Mazda |
| Model | 840 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
