1992 BMW 530 vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1992 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 530 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 530. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 530 | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 530 | 400 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |