2004 Renault Wind vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 2004 Renault Wind is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2004 Renault Wind. (134 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Wind. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi 400 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind. 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Renault Wind | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Renault | Venturi |
Model | Wind | 400 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |