1991 Venturi Cabriolet vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 309 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Venturi Cabriolet | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Venturi | Ferrari |
| Model | Cabriolet | 599 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2751 mm |
