1996 BMW 840 vs. 1999 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Porsche 911 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1999 Porsche 911.
Because 1999 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1999 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche 911 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 | 1999 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 840 | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76.4 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 304 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |