1988 Venturi Coupe vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 1988 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1988 Venturi Coupe. 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Venturi Coupe. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1988 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1988 Venturi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Venturi Coupe | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Venturi | Ferrari |
Model | Coupe | 458 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 4499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1213 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |