1996 BMW 840 vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 14 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 32 more horse power than 2010 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 69 kg more than 1996 BMW 840.
Because 1996 BMW 840 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 840 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1803 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 79 L |
