1996 BMW 840 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 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 230 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 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, 2005 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 840 | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1660 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 Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 63 L |