2007 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 11 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 257 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Venturi 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Honda | Venturi |
| Model | Civic | 400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |
