2001 Venturi Atlantique vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 2001 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Venturi 400 would be higher. 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 2001 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2001 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 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 2001 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 2001 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Venturi Atlantique | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Venturi | Venturi |
| Model | Atlantique | 400 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2944 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
