1972 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 650 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Pontiac Grand Prix.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Pontiac | Venturi |
Model | Grand Prix | 400 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6547 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |