1994 BMW 854 vs. 1968 Dodge Polara
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Polara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Polara 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 93 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Polara. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Polara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1968 Dodge Polara. 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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Polara. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Polara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1968 Dodge Polara | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 854 | Polara |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3030 mm |
