1992 BMW 850 vs. 1992 Porsche 964
To start off, both 1992 BMW 850 and 1992 Porsche 964 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 34 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 964. (261 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 964.
Because 1992 Porsche 964 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 BMW 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 964 will offer significantly more control. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 964. (318 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 964.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1992 Porsche 964 | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | 964 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 73 L |
