1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2001 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 186 kg more than 2001 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
| Model | Corvette | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
