1988 Venturi Coupe vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1988 Venturi Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Venturi Coupe | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Venturi | BMW |
| Model | Coupe | M5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2888 mm |
