1997 BMW 850 vs. 1999 Nissan R 391
To start off, 1999 Nissan R 391 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1999 Nissan R 391. (152 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan R 391.
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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan R 391. (359 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan R 391.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 850 | 1999 Nissan R 391 | |
| Make | BMW | Nissan |
| Model | 850 | R 391 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
