1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 349 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
| Model | Chevelle | 400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |
