2007 BMW 130 vs. 1996 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 130 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1996 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 130 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
