2002 BMW 760 vs. 1993 BMW 840
To start off, 2002 BMW 760 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 840 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 760 (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1993 BMW 840. (283 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 760 weights approximately 354 kg more than 1993 BMW 840. 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, 2002 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 760 | 1993 BMW 840 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 760 | 840 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5972 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 63 L |
