2006 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Because 2006 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2000 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 330 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
