1999 Venturi Atlantique vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1044 more horse power than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 43 kg more than 2012 SSC Tuatara.
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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 640 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Venturi Atlantique | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | Venturi | SSC |
| Model | Atlantique | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1092 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2667 mm |
