1996 Venturi 400 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi 400 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 291 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 54 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Venturi 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Venturi 400 | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Venturi | Volkswagen |
Model | 400 | Golf |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 286 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1204 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |