1999 Pontiac GTO vs. 1996 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1999 Pontiac GTO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 56 kg more than 1999 Pontiac GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (203 Nm). This means 1996 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac GTO. 1999 Pontiac GTO has automatic transmission and 1996 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1996 Venturi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Pontiac GTO | 1996 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Pontiac | Venturi |
Model | GTO | Coupe |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2398 cc | 2456 cc |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 296 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1199 kg | 1255 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |