1998 Venturi 400 vs. 1985 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1985 Venturi Cabriolet. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 Venturi Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 145 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Venturi Cabriolet. (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Venturi 400 | 1985 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Venturi | Venturi |
Model | 400 | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1295 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 |