1985 Toyota Celica vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 150 kg more than 1985 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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Toyota Celica | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Toyota | Venturi |
| Model | Celica | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
