1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK vs. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 205 kg more than 1992 Venturi Cabriolet.
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, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (185 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK | 1992 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Venturi |
| Model | CLK | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
