1995 Venturi Cabriolet vs. 2011 BMW 125
To start off, 2011 BMW 125 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 125 (216 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 125 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 125. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Venturi Cabriolet | 2011 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Venturi | BMW |
| Model | Cabriolet | 125 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2670 mm |
