1992 BMW 850 vs. 1998 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1998 Porsche Boxster 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1998 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche Boxster.
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 (447 Nm) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1998 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
