1994 BMW 854 vs. 1997 BMW M3

To start off, 1997 BMW M3 is newer by 3 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, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1997 BMW M3. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1997 BMW M3. 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) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW M3. (236 Nm). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW M3. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1997 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 1997 BMW M3 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.

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