2000 Ariel Atom vs. 2006 Mazda DrifterX
To start off, 2006 Mazda DrifterX is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ariel Atom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ariel Atom would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda DrifterX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Mazda DrifterX. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda DrifterX.
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, 2006 Mazda DrifterX (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda DrifterX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ariel Atom | 2006 Mazda DrifterX | |
| Make | Ariel | Mazda |
| Model | Atom | DrifterX |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 257 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3010 mm |
