1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK vs. 1995 Venturi 400
To start off, both 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK and 1995 Venturi 400 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK weights approximately 902 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (280 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz SLK | 1995 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Venturi |
| Model | SLK | 400 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2052 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
