2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (431 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 Venturi 400. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1996 Venturi 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 432 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (586 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
| Model | Corvette | 400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 431 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 586 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 286 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1582 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
