1994 BMW 854 vs. 1967 Holden HR
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Holden HR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Holden HR would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1967 Holden HR. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1967 Holden HR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1967 Holden HR. 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Holden HR. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Holden HR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1967 Holden HR | |
| Make | BMW | Holden |
| Model | 854 | HR |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3048 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
