1996 Venturi Atlantique vs. 1993 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1993 Holden Commodore. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 125 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Commodore. 1993 Holden Commodore 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. 1993 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Venturi Atlantique 1993 Holden Commodore
Make Venturi Holden
Model Atlantique Commodore
Year Released 1996 1993
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2975 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 277 HP 173 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1375 kg
Vehicle Length 4250 mm 4870 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2740 mm


 

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