1988 BMW 316 vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 316 | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 316 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
