1999 Venturi 400 vs. 1973 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1973 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 434 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Avanti Avanti. 1973 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1999 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1999 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Venturi 400 | 1973 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Venturi | Avanti |
| Model | 400 | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 6570 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
