2007 BMW 545 vs. 1990 Venturi Cabriolet

To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1990 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 545 1990 Venturi Cabriolet
Make BMW Venturi
Model 545 Cabriolet
Year Released 2007 1990
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4397 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 328 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 296 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1975 kg 1295 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2410 mm


 

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