1996 BMW 840 vs. 1999 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1999 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 3 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, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 BMW 840.
Because 1996 BMW 840 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Voyager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1999 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | BMW | Plymouth |
| Model | 840 | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
