1964 Jaguar Type S vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1988 Venturi Coupe is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1988 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 371 kg more than 1988 Venturi Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar Type S | 1988 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Jaguar | Venturi |
| Model | Type S | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
