1992 BMW 850 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (620 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (699 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (447 Nm). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | BMW | Porsche |
Model | 850 | 911 |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5500 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 620 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 699 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4468 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |