2005 BMW 520 vs. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1995 Venturi Cabriolet.
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 Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 520 | 1995 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 520 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |