1996 BMW M3 vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1996 BMW M3. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 328 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) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW M3. (320 Nm). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | M3 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
