1999 Venturi Atlantique vs. 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 1999 Venturi Atlantique and 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 125 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Venturi Atlantique is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Venturi Atlantique. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle. (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Venturi Atlantique | 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Venturi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Atlantique | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
