1992 BMW 850 vs. 1992 Lexus SC
To start off, both 1992 BMW 850 and 1992 Lexus SC were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 1992 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1992 Lexus SC.
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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Lexus SC. (285 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1992 Lexus SC | |
| Make | BMW | Lexus |
| Model | 850 | SC |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
