1995 BMW 840 vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Z (327 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1995 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Z should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 247 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 840 | 2013 Nissan Z | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 840 | Z |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 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 | 1493 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1845 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1315 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |