2000 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2011 Acura TL
To start off, 2011 Acura TL is newer by 11 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Acura TL. (305 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2011 Acura TL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Acura TL weights approximately 507 kg more than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Because 2011 Acura TL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura TL 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, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Acura TL. (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Venturi Atlantique | 2011 Acura TL | |
| Make | Venturi | Acura |
| Model | Atlantique | TL |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4966 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2776 mm |
