2004 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 318. (355 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 318 | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 318 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2500 mm |
