1994 BMW 854 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1994 BMW 854. (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 854. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 673 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 854. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 854.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 854 | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
Model | 854 | Silverado |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2553 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5715 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 8032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1971 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3396 mm |