1985 BMW 324 vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 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 310 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 324 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 286 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
