2001 Ariel Atom vs. 1952 Buick 40
To start off, 2001 Ariel Atom is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Buick 40 (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2001 Ariel Atom. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ariel Atom | 1952 Buick 40 | |
| Make | Ariel | Buick |
| Model | Atom | 40 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3090 mm |
