2009 BMW 630 vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 BMW 630. (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 666 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 630 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | BMW | Venturi |
Model | 630 | 400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2500 mm |