1996 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Venturi 400 weights approximately 187 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic, 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Honda | Venturi |
Model | Civic | 400 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |