2005 BMW 316 vs. 1989 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1989 Venturi Coupe.
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, 1989 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1989 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 316 | 1989 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 316 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
