2000 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata 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 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 131 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 186 kg more than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 2010 Hyundai Sonata, 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 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Venturi Atlantique | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Venturi | Hyundai |
| Model | Atlantique | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2728 mm |
