2000 BMW 525 vs. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2000 BMW 525 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 BMW 525. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1992 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, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 1992 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 525 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
