2003 BMW M3 vs. 2001 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2003 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Venturi Atlantique. (306 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Venturi Atlantique. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW M3 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2001 Venturi Atlantique. 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, 2001 Venturi Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW M3. (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW M3 | 2001 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | BMW | Venturi |
| Model | M3 | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
