1996 BMW 840 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (544 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (400 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 840 | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 544 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 600 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |