1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1997 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, both 1997 De Tomaso Guara and 1997 Venturi Atlantique were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi Atlantique (307 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 115 kg more than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. 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, both vehicles can yield 402 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1997 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Venturi |
| Model | Guara | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
