1994 BMW 854 vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 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 141 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2012 BMW 520. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 854 | 520 |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2968 mm |