2007 BMW 120 vs. 1995 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1995 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 120 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
