2008 Porsche 911 vs. 1999 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Porsche 911 | 1999 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Porsche | Venturi |
| Model | 911 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3823 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
