1994 BMW 840 vs. 2011 Lexus LS
To start off, 2011 Lexus LS 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1994 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus LS weights approximately 283 kg more than 1994 BMW 840. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 2011 Lexus LS | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 840 | LS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 84 L |
