2000 Ariel Atom vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 10 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2000 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan 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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ariel Atom. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ariel Atom. 2010 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2000 Ariel Atom has manual transmission. 2000 Ariel Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ariel Atom | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Ariel | Nissan |
| Model | Atom | Titan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 5551 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3560 mm |
