1988 BMW 530 vs. 1996 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1996 Venturi Coupe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1988 BMW 530. (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 338 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 530. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 1996 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 530 | Coupe |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 296 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 | 1593 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |