1994 BMW 854 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 19 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 96 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series. 1994 BMW 854 has automatic transmission and 2013 BMW 3 Series has manual transmission. 2013 BMW 3 Series will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 BMW 854 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 854 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1395 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
