1972 BMW 520 vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 520 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
