1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo weights approximately 485 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
Model | Monte Carlo | 400 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |