1997 Venturi 400 vs. 1989 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Venturi Coupe 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 198 more horse power than 1989 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1989 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 103 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Venturi 400 | 1989 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Venturi | Venturi |
| Model | 400 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
