1992 BMW 850 vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman 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 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (330 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2012 Porsche Cayman. 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 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | BMW | Porsche |
| Model | 850 | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1306 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
