1967 Jaguar Type S vs. 1989 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1989 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1989 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 325 kg more than 1989 Venturi Cabriolet. 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, 1967 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Venturi Cabriolet. (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar Type S | 1989 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Jaguar | Venturi |
| Model | Type S | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 2458 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 | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1295 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 |
