2009 BMW 120 vs. 1989 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1989 Venturi Coupe.
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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Venturi Coupe. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1989 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1989 Venturi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 1989 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 120 | Coupe |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1255 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 |