1994 BMW 854 vs. 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1986 De Tomaso Longchamp | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 854 | Longchamp |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 5763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
