1996 BMW 840 vs. 1976 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volkswagen SP2 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen SP2. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1976 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 840 | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
