1994 BMW 840 vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 15 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 137 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | BMW | Subaru |
| Model | 840 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
