1975 Renault 30 vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 30 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1975 Renault 30. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1975 Renault 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Renault 30 weights approximately 176 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
Because 1999 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 1999 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Renault 30, 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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Renault 30. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Renault 30.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Renault 30 | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Renault | Venturi |
| Model | 30 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
