1994 BMW 854 vs. 2005 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2005 GMC Yukon is newer by 11 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 37 more horse power than 2005 GMC Yukon. (286 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Yukon weights approximately 370 kg more than 1994 BMW 854.
Because 2005 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 854. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Yukon. (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2005 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | BMW | GMC |
| Model | 854 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 5328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3280 mm |
