1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 2000 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2000 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 110 kg more than 2000 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 2000 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Ferrari | Venturi |
| Model | 512 BB | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2946 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
