1993 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz C would be higher. At 3,606 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (276 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 408 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1997 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1997 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Mercedes-Benz C | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Venturi |
Model | C | 400 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3606 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |