1996 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, both 1996 Mercedes-Benz S 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 5,985 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. (277 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 930 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1996 Venturi Atlantique has manual transmission. 1996 Venturi Atlantique will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Venturi |
| Model | S | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5985 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.2 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
