1998 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2008 BMW 525
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Venturi Atlantique | 2008 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Venturi | BMW |
| Model | Atlantique | 525 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
