1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1999 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, both 1999 Lotus Esprit 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 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 88 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 1999 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 1999 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Lotus | Venturi |
| Model | Esprit | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 306 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
