1969 Monteverdi 400 vs. 1999 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1999 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Monteverdi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Monteverdi 400 would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 400 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. 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, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Monteverdi 400 | 1999 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Monteverdi | Venturi |
| Model | 400 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 392 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 657 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
