1977 BMW 528 vs. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet (199 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1988 Venturi Cabriolet.
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, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1988 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 528 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
