1970 Lotus 72 vs. 1990 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1990 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus 72. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus 72 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lotus 72 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus 72 (429 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus 72 should accelerate faster than 1990 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 765 kg more than 1970 Lotus 72.
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:
| 1970 Lotus 72 | 1990 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Lotus | Venturi |
| Model | 72 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 530 kg | 1295 kg |
