1995 BMW 330 vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1995 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 330 weights approximately 353 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 330. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 330 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 330 | 400 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |