2008 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2001 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | 330 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2944 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 | 390 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
