1992 Peugeot 405 vs. 1992 BMW 850
To start off, both 1992 Peugeot 405 and 1992 BMW 850 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1992 Peugeot 405. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1992 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1992 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Peugeot 405. (168 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Peugeot 405 | 1992 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Peugeot | BMW |
| Model | 405 | 850 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
