2000 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1384 kg more than 2000 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Venturi Atlantique | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Venturi | Cadillac |
| Model | Atlantique | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2674 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2946 mm |
