2009 BMW 120 vs. 1987 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 144 kg more than 1987 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, 2009 BMW 120 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1987 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 120 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |