2002 BMW 330 vs. 1985 Venturi Coupe

To start off, 2002 BMW 330 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1985 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1985 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Venturi Coupe. (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Venturi Coupe. 2002 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1985 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1985 Venturi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2002 BMW 330 1985 Venturi Coupe
Make BMW Venturi
Model 330 Coupe
Year Released 2002 1985
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2979 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 201 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2410 mm