1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 438 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette. (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
Model | Corvette | 400 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5740 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 502 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1588 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |