1989 BMW 850 vs. 1969 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1969 Daihatsu Consorte has manual transmission. 1969 Daihatsu Consorte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 BMW 850 | 1969 Daihatsu Consorte | |
Make | BMW | Daihatsu |
Model | 850 | Consorte |
Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 43 L |