1995 Venturi 400 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 2011 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Venturi 400 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Venturi | BMW |
Model | 400 | 120 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |