1997 BMW S3 vs. 1992 Venturi Coupe

To start off, 1997 BMW S3 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW S3 (260 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1992 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1992 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW S3 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1992 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, 1997 BMW S3 (330 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm). This means 1997 BMW S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Venturi Coupe.

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