1996 BMW 528 vs. 1996 Venturi Coupe

To start off, both 1996 BMW 528 and 1996 Venturi Coupe were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1996 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1996 Venturi Coupe. 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, 1996 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.

Compare all specifications:

1996 BMW 528 1996 Venturi Coupe
Make BMW Venturi
Model 528 Coupe
Year Released 1996 1996
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2793 cc 2456 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 201 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 280 Nm 296 Nm
Torque RPM 3950 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1695 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2410 mm