1996 Venturi 400 vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volkswagen Fusca 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 343 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi 400 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Venturi 400 | 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | |
Make | Venturi | Volkswagen |
Model | 400 | Fusca |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |