1991 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 2001 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2001 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Jaguar XJ6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Jaguar XJ6 would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 535 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, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Jaguar XJ6. (377 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 2001 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Jaguar XJ6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Jaguar XJ6 | 2001 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Jaguar | Venturi |
| Model | XJ6 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
