1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1980 Porsche 930
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 930 (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 445 kg more than 1980 Porsche 930.
Because 1980 Porsche 930 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 1980 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 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, 1980 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Venture | 1980 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Venture | 930 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |