1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1995 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1998 BMW Pickster is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1995 Venturi Atlantique. (277 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1995 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, 1995 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 1995 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | Pickster | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
