1990 BMW 850 vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 15 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 945 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche (739 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 850. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 850 | 2005 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 850 | Corniche |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 739 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2735 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 100 L |
