1994 BMW 840 vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 17 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, 2011 Dodge Durango (290 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1994 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 840.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 840 | Durango |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 290 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3043 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 93 L |
