1992 BMW 850 vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 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. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 935. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 935.
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 (450 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche 935. (310 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche 935.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 935 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |