1972 Citroen Dyane vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen Dyane would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi 400 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1972 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Venturi 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Citroen Dyane, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Citroen Dyane | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Citroen | Venturi |
| Model | Dyane | 400 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
