2001 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2010 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Challenger is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Challenger (372 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2001 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 2001 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 543 kg more than 2001 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 Dodge Challenger (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Venturi Atlantique | 2010 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Venturi | Dodge |
| Model | Atlantique | Challenger |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2944 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1833 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5022 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2946 mm |
