2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1988 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1988 Venturi Coupe. 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Venturi Coupe. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1988 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1988 Venturi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 1988 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
| Model | Express | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2410 mm |
