2009 BMW 330 vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc, 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330.
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) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 330 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2975 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 286 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2500 mm |
