1996 BMW 840 vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 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 35 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (247 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 840 | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 77 L |