1992 BMW 850 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 409 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
Because 1998 Porsche 911 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, 1998 Porsche 911 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (583 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 911 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 443 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 296 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 92 L |