1998 BMW V12 vs. 1990 Venturi Coupe

To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1990 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1990 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 359 kg more than 1990 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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Venturi Coupe. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1990 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1990 Venturi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1998 BMW V12 1990 Venturi Coupe
Make BMW Venturi
Model V12 Coupe
Year Released 1998 1990
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 6000 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 570 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 909 Nm 296 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 1 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1614 kg 1255 kg
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2410 mm