1999 Venturi 400 vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 13 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Ram. (390 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1196 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Venturi 400. 2012 Dodge Ram 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. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Venturi 400 | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Venturi | Dodge |
Model | 400 | Ram |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 551 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2346 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3569 mm |