1990 BMW 850 vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (444 HP) has 147 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 640 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (584 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 850 | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
