1995 BMW 840 vs. 1961 Triumph TR4
To start off, 1995 BMW 840 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph TR4 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1961 Triumph TR4. (100 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 774 kg more than 1961 Triumph TR4. 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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 840 | 1961 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 840 | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
