2009 BMW 125 vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 13 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. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 125 weights approximately 176 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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 125 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 125 | 400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 286 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2500 mm |