1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. (216 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320. (310 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Mercedes-Benz 320 | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Venturi |
| Model | 320 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
