1987 BMW 320 vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 320 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 206 more horse power than 1987 BMW 320. (189 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 320 weights approximately 68 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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 320 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 320 | 400 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 286 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1218 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 |