1968 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Caprice. (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 520 kg more than 1998 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Caprice | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
Model | Caprice | 400 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |