1998 Venturi 400 vs. 1998 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, both 1998 Venturi 400 and 1998 Venturi Atlantique were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 140 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Venturi 400 | 1998 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Venturi | Venturi |
| Model | 400 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
