1996 Venturi 400 vs. 1991 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. (256 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 175 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. (405 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Venturi 400 | 1991 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Venturi | Venturi |
| Model | 400 | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
