1999 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. 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 134 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Navara weights approximately 742 kg more than 1999 Venturi Atlantique.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Venturi Atlantique | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Venturi | Nissan |
| Model | Atlantique | Navara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3210 mm |
