2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2001 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter 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 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 670 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2001 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2001 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Dodge | Venturi |
| Model | Sprinter | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2510 mm |
