1996 BMW 316 vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1996 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 316 weights approximately 160 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 316 | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 316 | 400 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |