1989 BMW 850 vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, 2012 BMW 760 is newer by 23 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1989 BMW 850. 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, 2012 BMW 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 850 | 760 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 82 L |
