1998 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram is newer by 14 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (310 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1017 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Venturi Atlantique | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Venturi | Dodge |
| Model | Atlantique | Ram |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5817 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3569 mm |
