2006 BMW 120 vs. 1988 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2006 BMW 120 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet (199 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2006 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 120 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1988 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, 2006 BMW 120 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 120 | 1988 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 120 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 199 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
