1989 BMW 850 vs. 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 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 178 more horse power than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. (118 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 245 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
Because 1989 BMW 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 BMW 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
| Make | BMW | Pontiac |
| Model | 850 | Trans Sport |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
