2004 Dodge Durango vs. 1997 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2004 Dodge Durango is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Venturi Atlantique (307 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 829 kg more than 1997 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1997 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 1997 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 1997 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Dodge | Venturi |
| Model | Durango | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2510 mm |
