1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi 400 weights approximately 107 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 1500 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 286 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2500 mm |
