1996 BMW 840 vs. 1975 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen 181.
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. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 1975 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1975 Volkswagen 181 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1975 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 840 | 181 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |