1989 BMW 850 vs. 1995 Lexus SC
To start off, 1995 Lexus SC is newer by 6 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 159 kg more than 1995 Lexus SC.
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) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lexus SC. (350 Nm). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lexus SC. 1995 Lexus SC has automatic transmission and 1989 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1989 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lexus SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 1995 Lexus SC | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 850 | SC |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
