2000 Ariel Atom vs. 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2000 Ariel Atom is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2000 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster 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, 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ariel Atom | 1994 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Ariel | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Atom | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1490 mm |
