1972 Toyota Celica vs. 1995 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1995 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 104 kg more than 1972 Toyota Celica. 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, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Celica. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Toyota Celica | 1995 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Toyota | Venturi |
| Model | Celica | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
