2001 Ariel Atom vs. 2001 Holden GTS
To start off, both 2001 Ariel Atom and 2001 Holden GTS were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,144 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Holden GTS (692 Nm) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ariel Atom. (148 Nm). This means 2001 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ariel Atom.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ariel Atom | 2001 Holden GTS | |
Make | Ariel | Holden |
Model | Atom | GTS |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 4144 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 692 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |