1974 Buick GS vs. 1996 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1996 Venturi Coupe is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 375 kg more than 1996 Venturi Coupe.
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, 1974 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick GS | 1996 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Buick | Venturi |
Model | GS | Coupe |
Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |