1997 Venturi Atlantique vs. 1994 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1997 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi Atlantique (307 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1994 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1994 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 35 kg more than 1994 Venturi Coupe. 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, 1997 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Venturi Atlantique | 1994 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Venturi | Venturi |
| Model | Atlantique | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
