1981 BMW 525 vs. 1985 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1985 Venturi Coupe is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1981 BMW 525. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1985 Venturi Coupe.
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, 1985 Venturi Coupe (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 525. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 525 | 1985 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 525 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 215 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 | 1280 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
