1992 BMW 850 vs. 1981 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Vauxhall Chevette 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 324 more horse power than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1981 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | BMW | Vauxhall |
Model | 850 | Chevette |
Year Released | 1992 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1256 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |