1992 BMW 850 vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn is newer by 20 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 710 kg more than 2012 Peugeot iOn. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 4100 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot iOn.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 2012 Peugeot iOn | |
| Make | BMW | Peugeot |
| Model | 850 | iOn |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1475 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
