2002 Ariel Atom vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 2002 Ariel Atom is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 2002 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Venturi 400 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2002 Ariel Atom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ariel Atom | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Ariel | Venturi |
| Model | Atom | 400 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2500 mm |
