1996 BMW 840 vs. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua
To start off, both 1996 BMW 840 and 1996 De Tomaso Bigua were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 1996 De Tomaso Bigua has manual transmission. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua 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 | 1996 De Tomaso Bigua | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 840 | Bigua |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |