1990 BMW 850 vs. 1946 Daimler DE 27
To start off, 1990 BMW 850 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 27. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 27 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 27. (110 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 27. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 27 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1990 BMW 850.
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.
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1990 BMW 850 | 1946 Daimler DE 27 | |
Make | BMW | Daimler |
Model | 850 | DE 27 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3520 mm |