1997 Lexus SC vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1997 Lexus SC is newer by 1 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 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1997 Lexus SC. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lexus SC weights approximately 400 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lexus SC. (365 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lexus SC | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Lexus | Venturi |
| Model | SC | 400 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3969 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2500 mm |
