1994 BMW 740 vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1994 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 542 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 740. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 740 | 400 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2500 mm |