1994 BMW 840 vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 16 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
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 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 840 | Nitro |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2764 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 74 L |
