1993 BMW 856 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2012 BMW 335. 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 856 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 856 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2810 mm |
