1998 Venturi 400 vs. 2011 Audi A4
To start off, 2011 Audi A4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Venturi 400 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 185 more horse power than 2011 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A4 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
Because 2011 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Venturi 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4 will offer significantly more control. 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Venturi 400 | 2011 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Venturi | Audi |
| Model | 400 | A4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2809 mm |
