1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600. (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1996 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi 400. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1996 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1996 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Venturi |
Model | 600 | 400 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5987 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 286 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |