2001 BMW L7 vs. 1990 Venturi Cabriolet

To start off, 2001 BMW L7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 5,400 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 BMW L7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW L7 (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW L7 should accelerate faster than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW L7 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. 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, 2001 BMW L7 (350 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm). This means 2001 BMW L7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. 2001 BMW L7 has automatic transmission and 1990 Venturi Cabriolet has manual transmission. 1990 Venturi Cabriolet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW L7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2001 BMW L7 1990 Venturi Cabriolet
Make BMW Venturi
Model L7 Cabriolet
Year Released 2001 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5400 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 328 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 7400 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 296 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1295 kg
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2410 mm