1996 BMW 840 vs. 2006 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2006 Nissan Navara is newer by 10 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, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Navara. (265 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Navara.
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 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Navara. (386 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Navara. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Navara has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Navara 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 | 2006 Nissan Navara | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 840 | Navara |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 386 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |