1994 BMW M5 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 236 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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 M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | M5 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3793 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
