1996 BMW 840 vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 17 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 700 kg more than 1996 BMW 840. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (625 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 840. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 840. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has manual transmission. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Land Rover |
| Model | 840 | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.3 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
