2005 Audi S4 vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 9 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 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. (277 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 590 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Audi | Venturi |
| Model | S4 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
