1999 Venturi 400 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Venturi 400 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 133 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
Because 1999 Venturi 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Venturi 400 | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Venturi | Volkswagen |
| Model | 400 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1283 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2580 mm |
