1980 BMW M5 vs. 1993 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1993 Venturi Coupe is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1993 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1993 Venturi Coupe. 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, 1980 BMW M5 (304 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Venturi Coupe. (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW M5 | 1993 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | M5 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1255 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 |
