2004 Fiat Seicento vs. 1999 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2004 Fiat Seicento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Venturi Atlantique. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Venturi Atlantique would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Venturi Atlantique weights approximately 555 kg more than 2004 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Venturi Atlantique is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Venturi Atlantique. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Atlantique (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Seicento. (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Seicento | 1999 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Fiat | Venturi |
| Model | Seicento | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
