1992 BMW 850 vs. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter

To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bristol Beaufighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bristol Beaufighter would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1990 Bristol Beaufighter.

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. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 BMW 850 1990 Bristol Beaufighter
Make BMW Bristol
Model 850 Beaufighter
Year Released 1992 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5576 cc 5898 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 380 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1865 kg 1752 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2910 mm


 

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