1994 BMW 854 vs. 1994 Honda Concerto
To start off, both 1994 BMW 854 and 1994 Honda Concerto were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 234 more horse power than 1994 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1994 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 BMW 854 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 BMW 854. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Concerto. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1994 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 854 | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
