1999 GMC Sonoma vs. 1999 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, both 1999 GMC Sonoma and 1999 Venturi Atlantique were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 GMC Sonoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1999 GMC Sonoma. (177 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1999 GMC Sonoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Sonoma weights approximately 210 kg more than 1999 Venturi Atlantique.
Because 1999 GMC Sonoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 GMC Sonoma will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 GMC Sonoma. (332 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 GMC Sonoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Sonoma | 1999 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | GMC | Venturi |
| Model | Sonoma | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
