2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2001 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 8 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2001 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 29 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2001 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Venturi |
| Model | Lumina | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2510 mm |
