1995 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2011 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2011 Porsche Boxster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi Atlantique 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 22 more horse power than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 85 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Venturi Atlantique | 2011 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Venturi | Porsche |
| Model | Atlantique | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2416 mm |
