1989 BMW 850 vs. 1997 Jeep Icon
To start off, 1997 Jeep Icon is newer by 8 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.
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. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1997 Jeep Icon has manual transmission. 1997 Jeep Icon 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 | 1997 Jeep Icon | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 850 | Icon |
Year Released | 1989 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2380 mm |