2001 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 11 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Venturi Atlantique | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Venturi | BMW |
Model | Atlantique | 530 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2944 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2968 mm |