1996 BMW 840 vs. 2008 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2008 Dodge Durango is newer by 12 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 72 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 504 kg more than 2008 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 2008 Dodge Durango | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 840 | Durango |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 102 L |
