2003 Mazda Roadster vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2003 Mazda Roadster is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (157 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 Mazda Roadster. 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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Roadster. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Roadster | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Mazda | Venturi |
| Model | Roadster | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1839 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
