1994 BMW 854 vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1994 BMW 854. (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 854. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F355.
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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F355. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 854 | F355 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |