1997 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1998 Venturi 400. (396 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1998 Venturi 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Venturi 400 weights approximately 93 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Venturi 400. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder has automatic transmission and 1998 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1998 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Venturi |
| Model | Sidewinder | 400 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 719 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2500 mm |
