1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1997 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1997 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1997 Venturi Atlantique. (307 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1997 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 700 kg more than 1997 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1997 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Venturi |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
