1996 Skoda Felicia vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, both 1996 Skoda Felicia 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Skoda Felicia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Venturi Atlantique is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Venturi Atlantique. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Skoda Felicia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Skoda Felicia | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
Make | Skoda | Venturi |
Model | Felicia | Atlantique |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 72.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |