1994 BMW 854 vs. 2001 BMW 318
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 7 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 182 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 452 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2001 BMW 318 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 854 | 318 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
