1996 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1540 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Venturi Atlantique | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Venturi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Atlantique | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 277 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 6580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 4250 mm |
