1998 Venturi 400 vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 14 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1998 Venturi 400. (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1998 Venturi 400.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Venturi 400. 2012 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 1998 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1998 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Venturi 400 | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Venturi | Audi |
| Model | 400 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3002 mm |
