1955 Buick 40 vs. 1998 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1998 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1998 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, 1955 Buick 40 (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1955 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Buick 40 | 1998 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Buick | Venturi |
| Model | 40 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5277 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 234 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1290 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
