1985 Alfa Romeo Arna vs. 1985 Venturi Coupe

To start off, both 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna and 1985 Venturi Coupe were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 405 kg more than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1985 Venturi Coupe 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 1985 Venturi Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna, 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, 1985 Venturi Coupe (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo Arna.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Alfa Romeo Arna 1985 Venturi Coupe
Make Alfa Romeo Venturi
Model Arna Coupe
Year Released 1985 1985
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1185 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 67 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 90 Nm 297 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 850 kg 1255 kg
Vehicle Length 4010 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2410 mm


 

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