1999 Venturi 400 vs. 1971 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP) has 342 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Venturi 400 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. 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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Venturi 400 | 1971 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Venturi | Volkswagen |
| Model | 400 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
