1992 BMW 850 vs. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lamborghini Portofino would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. (225 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino.
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 (447 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. (310 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1987 Lamborghini Portofino | |
Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
Model | 850 | Portofino |
Year Released | 1992 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 310 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |