1993 Peugeot 205 vs. 1993 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, both 1993 Peugeot 205 and 1993 Venturi Cabriolet were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot 205. (102 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot 205. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 505 kg more than 1993 Peugeot 205. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Venturi Cabriolet 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 1993 Venturi Cabriolet. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Peugeot 205, 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, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Peugeot 205. (122 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Peugeot 205.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Peugeot 205 | 1993 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Peugeot | Venturi |
Model | 205 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |