2006 BMW 530 vs. 1994 BMW 854
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 12 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 300 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 250 kg more than 2006 BMW 530. 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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1994 BMW 854 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | 854 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5378 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2690 mm |
