1998 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 171 kg more than 1998 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, 2011 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Venturi Atlantique | 2011 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Venturi | Chevrolet |
| Model | Atlantique | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 574 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 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 | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4435 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1247 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2685 mm |
