1994 BMW 854 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 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 153 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 375 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 854 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
