2001 Porsche 911 vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
Because 2001 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Venturi 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911. 2001 Porsche 911 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. 2001 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Porsche 911 | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Porsche | Venturi |
| Model | 911 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |
