1992 Holden Apollo vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Apollo would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1992 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Apollo weights approximately 55 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
Because 1996 Venturi 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Holden Apollo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Apollo. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Holden Apollo | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Holden | Venturi |
Model | Apollo | 400 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |