1993 BMW 856 vs. 1996 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1996 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 856 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1996 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 1996 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 856 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1295 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 |