1994 BMW 854 vs. 1992 BMW 740
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 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 41 more horse power than 1992 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1992 BMW 740. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1992 BMW 740 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 854 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
