1995 Venturi Atlantique vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1995 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 87 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 510 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1995 Venturi Atlantique has manual transmission. 1995 Venturi Atlantique will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Venturi Atlantique | 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Venturi | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Atlantique | SL |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 277 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |