1996 Jaguar XJS vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, both 1996 Jaguar XJS and 1996 Venturi Atlantique were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Jaguar XJS. (222 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1996 Jaguar XJS.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Jaguar XJS | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Jaguar | Venturi |
| Model | XJS | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3978 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 277 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
