1996 Venturi 400 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Venturi 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Venturi 400 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Venturi | Porsche |
Model | 400 | 911 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2350 mm |