2002 Panoz AIV vs. 2000 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2002 Panoz AIV is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Panoz AIV. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2002 Panoz AIV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 110 kg more than 2002 Panoz AIV. 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, 2002 Panoz AIV (408 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Panoz AIV | 2000 Venturi Atlantique | |
Make | Panoz | Venturi |
Model | AIV | Atlantique |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |