1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2008 BMW 540
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Dinan (976 Nm) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 540. (440 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 2008 BMW 540 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | Dinan | 540 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 4398 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
