2009 Porsche 911 vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400.
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, 1997 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911. 2009 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1997 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1997 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Porsche 911 | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Porsche | Venturi |
Model | 911 | 400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 3824 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2500 mm |