1992 BMW 332 vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 332. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 332 would be higher. At 3,152 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1992 BMW 332. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 332. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 332 weights approximately 250 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 332 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3152 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
