2001 Acura NSX vs. 2001 Ariel Atom
To start off, both 2001 Acura NSX and 2001 Ariel Atom were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Acura NSX (480 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 2001 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 2001 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, 2001 Acura NSX (304 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm). This means 2001 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom. 2001 Acura NSX has automatic transmission and 2001 Ariel Atom has manual transmission. 2001 Ariel Atom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Acura NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Acura NSX | 2001 Ariel Atom | |
Make | Acura | Ariel |
Model | NSX | Atom |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 480 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 148 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2350 mm |