2009 BMW 530 vs. 1994 BMW 854
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 15 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 108 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 290 kg more than 2009 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (481 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1994 BMW 854 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 530 | 854 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
