1996 BMW 840 vs. 2009 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 13 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 119 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 183 kg more than 1996 BMW 840.
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 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Stavic. (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Stavic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 2009 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | BMW | SsangYong |
Model | 840 | Stavic |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |