2009 BMW 550 vs. 1995 BMW 840
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 840 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1995 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 840 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1995 BMW 840 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 550 | 840 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3982 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
