1992 BMW 850 vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 15 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 84 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (211 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS.
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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (288 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS. 2007 Lexus IS 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. 2007 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 2007 Lexus IS | |
Make | BMW | Lexus |
Model | 850 | IS |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 288 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |