1992 BMW 850 vs. 1969 Porsche 912
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1969 Porsche 912. 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, 1992 BMW 850 (550 Nm) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 912. (133 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1969 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | 912 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
