1992 BMW 850 vs. 1977 Porsche 936
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 936. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 936 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1992 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.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1977 Porsche 936 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 936 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |