1965 Steyr 700C vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Venturi 400 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1965 Steyr 700C. 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Steyr 700C | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Steyr | Venturi |
| Model | 700C | 400 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2500 mm |
