1992 BMW 850 vs. 1994 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 1994 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP) has 114 more horse power than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
Because 1994 Land Rover Defender 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, 1994 Land Rover Defender 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 (450 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Land Rover Defender. (312 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1994 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | BMW | Land Rover |
Model | 850 | Defender |
Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 182 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 312 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |