1996 BMW 840 vs. 1969 TVR Vixen
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 TVR Vixen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 TVR Vixen would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1969 TVR Vixen. (88 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1969 TVR Vixen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 1002 kg more than 1969 TVR Vixen. 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, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 TVR Vixen. (130 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 TVR Vixen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1969 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 840 | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.6 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 | 738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
