1992 BMW 850 vs. 2001 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2001 Toyota Tundra is newer by 9 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 135 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (245 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Tundra.

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) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Tundra. (427 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Tundra. 2001 Toyota Tundra 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. 2001 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1992 BMW 850 2001 Toyota Tundra
Make BMW Toyota
Model 850 Tundra
Year Released 1992 2001
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5576 cc 4700 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 380 HP 245 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 550 Nm 427 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 3270 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 45 L


 

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