2003 Alpina Roadster vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 2003 Alpina Roadster is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 474 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alpina Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina Roadster | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Alpina | Venturi |
Model | Roadster | 400 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2500 mm |