1992 BMW 850 vs. 1997 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1997 Panoz AIV is newer by 5 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 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1997 Panoz AIV. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1997 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1997 Panoz AIV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Panoz AIV. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Panoz AIV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1997 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | BMW | Panoz |
| Model | 850 | AIV |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
