2008 BMW 525 vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1996 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1996 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 525 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2975 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 395 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 286 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
