1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, 1995 Venturi 400 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Vega 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 314 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi 400 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. 1974 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
Model | Vega | 400 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2500 mm |