1994 BMW 854 vs. 2012 Audi A5
To start off, 2012 Audi A5 is newer by 18 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 112 more horse power than 2012 Audi A5. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2012 Audi A5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 854. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A5 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A5. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2012 Audi A5 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 854 | A5 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1382 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2751 mm |
