1994 BMW 840 vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 is newer by 18 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, 2012 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1994 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 BMW 135.
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, 2012 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 2012 BMW 135 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 840 | 135 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
