2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2004 Pontiac GTO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 5,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. (277 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 440 kg more than 1996 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. (420 Nm). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Pontiac | Venturi |
| Model | GTO | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5669 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
