1997 Venturi 400 vs. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (108 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 weights approximately 208 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Venturi 400 | 1965 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | |
Make | Venturi | Willys-Overland |
Model | 400 | Aero-Willys 2600 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |