1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1991 Venturi Cabriolet

To start off, both 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 and 1991 Venturi Cabriolet were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,971 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 716 kg more than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. 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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 1991 Venturi Cabriolet
Make Mercedes-Benz Venturi
Model 500 Cabriolet
Year Released 1991 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4971 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 326 HP 200 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 480 Nm 296 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2012 kg 1296 kg
Vehicle Length 5220 mm 4100 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 3150 mm 2410 mm


 

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