1989 BMW 850 vs. 2004 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2004 Panoz AIV is newer by 15 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, 2004 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 612 kg more than 2004 Panoz AIV.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 2004 Panoz AIV | |
Make | BMW | Panoz |
Model | 850 | AIV |
Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |