The correct comparison is: Both are rocky planets, but only Venus spins in the same direction that Earth does.
To elaborate:
- Venus and Mercury are both terrestrial (rocky) planets.
- Venus has a retrograde rotation, meaning it spins in the opposite direction to Earth, while Mercury rotates in the same direction as Earth (but very slowly).
Therefore, although they are rocky planets, the statement about Venus's rotation is accurate in the context presented. However, it's important to clarify that both planets are closer to the Sun, and neither one has a significant atmosphere.