1970 GAZ Volga vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1970 GAZ Volga. (110 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ Volga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 GAZ Volga weights approximately 148 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 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 GAZ Volga. (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 GAZ Volga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 GAZ Volga | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | GAZ | Venturi |
| Model | Volga | 400 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |
