2008 BMW 335 vs. 1993 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1993 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1993 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 335 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1993 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, 2008 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 335 | 1993 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 335 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
