1995 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 17 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1995 Venturi Atlantique. (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1995 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Venturi Atlantique | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Venturi | BMW |
| Model | Atlantique | 335 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
