1994 BMW 840 vs. 2013 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2013 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 19 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 35 more horse power than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Ridgeline weights approximately 307 kg more than 1994 BMW 840.
Because 2013 Honda Ridgeline is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Ridgeline will offer significantly more control. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Ridgeline. (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Ridgeline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 2013 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 840 | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5255 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1786 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 83 L |
