2000 Honda S-MX vs. 2000 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, both 2000 Honda S-MX and 2000 Venturi Atlantique were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2000 Honda S-MX. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda S-MX weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Because 2000 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda S-MX. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda S-MX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda S-MX | 2000 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Honda | Venturi |
| Model | S-MX | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
