1994 BMW 854 vs. 1998 BMW Pickster
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 4 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 6 more horse power than 1998 BMW Pickster. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Pickster.
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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Pickster has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Pickster 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 | 1998 BMW Pickster | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 854 | Pickster |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
