2000 Hyundai Neos vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Neos is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Neos. (247 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Neos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 147 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Neos. 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Neos. (260 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Neos. 1990 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 2000 Hyundai Neos has manual transmission. 2000 Hyundai Neos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Neos | 1990 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Hyundai | BMW |
| Model | Neos | 850 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1643 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 52 L |
