2000 Ariel Atom vs. 1958 Bristol 405
To start off, 2000 Ariel Atom is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 782 kg more than 2000 Ariel Atom.
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, 1958 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ariel Atom | 1958 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Ariel | Bristol |
| Model | Atom | 405 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2900 mm |
