1994 BMW 854 vs. 2008 Maybach 57
To start off, 2008 Maybach 57 is newer by 14 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1994 BMW 854. (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 854. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 57 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1994 BMW 854. 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, 2008 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 854. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 854.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2008 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | BMW | Maybach |
| Model | 854 | 57 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3400 mm |
