2006 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1999 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2006 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (195 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Because 2006 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rendezvous 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, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Rendezvous. (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rendezvous | 1999 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Buick | Venturi |
| Model | Rendezvous | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2510 mm |
