1996 BMW 840 vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 15 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, 2011 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2011 Infiniti M.
Because 2011 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | BMW | Infiniti |
| Model | 840 | M |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1843 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
