2004 Lexus SC vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 2004 Lexus SC is newer by 8 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 2004 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus SC weights approximately 225 kg more than 1996 Venturi Atlantique.
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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lexus SC | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Lexus | Venturi |
| Model | SC | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |
