2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 1999 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 10 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 345 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, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 1999 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Cadillac | Venturi |
| Model | Escalade | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 404 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2510 mm |
