1994 BMW 840 vs. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte 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 4,691 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1994 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 250 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, 2013 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 2013 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 840 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5097 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3064 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
