1994 BMW 854 vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1994 BMW 854. (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 854. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 475 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.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 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 Q7 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q7. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | BMW | Audi |
| Model | 854 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 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 | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3002 mm |
