1986 Venturi Cabriolet vs. 1986 Volvo 242
To start off, both 1986 Venturi Cabriolet and 1986 Volvo 242 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1986 Volvo 242. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1986 Volvo 242. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 5 kg more than 1986 Volvo 242. 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, 1986 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Volvo 242. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Volvo 242.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Venturi Cabriolet | 1986 Volvo 242 | |
| Make | Venturi | Volvo |
| Model | Cabriolet | 242 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
