1988 BMW M3 vs. 1993 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1993 Venturi Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M3 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1993 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1993 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 55 kg more than 1988 BMW M3.
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, 1993 Venturi Coupe (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1993 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1993 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | M3 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
