2000 Venturi Atlantique vs. 1988 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 2000 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volkswagen Corrado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volkswagen Corrado would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado. (139 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 200 kg more than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Venturi Atlantique. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Corrado, 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, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado. (168 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volkswagen Corrado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Venturi Atlantique | 1988 Volkswagen Corrado | |
| Make | Venturi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Atlantique | Corrado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
