2001 Ariel Atom vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2001 Ariel Atom and 2001 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2001 Ariel Atom. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Ariel Atom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1040 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, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ariel Atom | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Ariel | Chevrolet |
Model | Atom | Corvette |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 5666 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2810 mm |