2005 BMW 318 vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 8 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 243 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318. 2005 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1997 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1997 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 318 | 400 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
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 | 141 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2500 mm |