2009 BMW 120 vs. 1991 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Venturi Coupe (256 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 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 240 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Venturi Coupe (405 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1991 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 120 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1285 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 |
