2001 Ariel Atom vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 Ariel Atom is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2001 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2001 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 640 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ariel Atom | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ariel | Toyota |
Model | Atom | Celica |
Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |