2000 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2000 BMW 318 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 BMW 318. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 318 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1993 Venturi Cabriolet.
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, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1993 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2000 BMW 318 | 1993 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 318 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1894 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |