2001 Ariel Atom vs. 2001 Honda City
To start off, both 2001 Ariel Atom and 2001 Honda City were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ariel Atom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ariel Atom (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ariel Atom should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda City weights approximately 480 kg more than 2001 Ariel Atom.
Because 2001 Ariel Atom is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ariel Atom. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ariel Atom (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Ariel Atom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ariel Atom | 2001 Honda City | |
| Make | Ariel | Honda |
| Model | Atom | City |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
