1992 BMW 850 vs. 1991 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. (256 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. (405 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1991 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 850 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
