1994 BMW 840 vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 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, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2012 BMW 328. 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 840 | 328 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| 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 | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
