1992 BMW 850 vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 7 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (325 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850.
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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (447 Nm). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1999 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 850 | Corniche |
Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 738 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |