1985 Venturi Cabriolet vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1985 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, 2010 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Venturi Cabriolet. (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Venturi Cabriolet. 2010 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1985 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1985 Venturi Cabriolet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Venturi Cabriolet | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Venturi | BMW |
| Model | Cabriolet | 120 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
