1996 Venturi Coupe vs. 1996 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 1996 Venturi Coupe and 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 80 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Venturi Coupe 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 1996 Venturi Coupe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Alfa Romeo 146, 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, 1996 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Venturi Coupe | 1996 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Venturi | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Coupe | 146 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
