not sure about other years, but in 1995 both the T5 and the 850R were available in the usa. both were front wheel drives. the 850R station wagon had a top speed of about 150 miles per hour, the T5 has a somewhat lower top speed. the 850R did have a very linear increase in velocity. the 850R had strange colors like canary yellow and 17 inch wheels with very low profile tires. i almost purchased a 850R but changed my mind and bought the T5. i met the lady that bought the 850R a year latter. she had to replace two front tires and wheels that were damaged in potholes in the road. she also said the ride was "rough".